What is the cheapest way to get from Aachen to Bochum?

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Bochum is to bus which costs €10 - €20 and takes 3h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aachen to Bochum?

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Bochum is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs €18 - €27.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Bochum?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Aachen station west station and arriving at Bochum central station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Bochum?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Aachen Hbf and arriving at Bochum Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 11m.

How far is it from Aachen to Bochum?

The distance between Aachen and Bochum is 168 km. The road distance is 128.4 km.

How do I travel from Aachen to Bochum without a car?

The best way to get from Aachen to Bochum without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs €7 - €45.

How long does it take to get from Aachen to Bochum?

The train from Aachen Hbf to Bochum Hbf takes 2h 11m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Bochum bus from?

Aachen to Bochum bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Bochum train from?

Aachen to Bochum train services, operated by National Express, depart from Aachen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Bochum?

The best way to get from Aachen to Bochum is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs €7 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €20 and takes 3h 40m.

Where does the Aachen to Bochum bus arrive?

Aachen to Bochum bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bochum central station.

Where does the Aachen to Bochum train arrive?

Aachen to Bochum train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bochum Hbf station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Bochum?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Bochum is 128 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Aachen to Bochum.

How do I get a train ticket from Aachen to Bochum?

Book your Aachen to Bochum train tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

How do I get a bus ticket from Aachen to Bochum?

Book your Aachen to Bochum bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bochum?

There are 2019+ hotels available in Bochum.

Aachen to Bochum - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Aachen to Bochum by train, bus, or car

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Aachen to Bochum by train

159Weekly Trains

2h 11mAverage Duration

€7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 167.8 km
Duration: 2h 11m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Bochum, Germany?

National Express operates a train from Aachen Hbf to Bochum Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €28–40 and the journey takes 2h 11m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Aachen station west to Bochum central station once daily. Tickets cost €10–20 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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