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

The cheapest way to get from Almelo to Bochum is to bus which costs €12 - €35 and takes 4h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Almelo to Bochum is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs €22 - €35.

Is there a direct train between Almelo and Bochum?

No, there is no direct train from Almelo to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Almelo and arriving at Bochum Hbf via Enschede and Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

How far is it from Almelo to Bochum?

The distance between Almelo and Bochum is 145 km. The road distance is 127.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Almelo to Bochum without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs €26 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 3h to get from Almelo to Bochum, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Almelo to Bochum train from?

Almelo to Bochum train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Enschede station.

Train or bus from Almelo to Bochum?

The best way to get from Almelo to Bochum is to train which takes 3h and costs €26 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €35 and takes 4h 25m.

Where does the Almelo to Bochum train arrive?

Almelo to Bochum train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.

Can I drive from Almelo to Bochum?

Yes, the driving distance between Almelo to Bochum is 128 km. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Almelo to Bochum.

Where can I stay near Bochum?

There are 2028+ hotels available in Bochum.

Almelo to Bochum - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 306 tram

There are 5 ways to get from Almelo to Bochum by train, bus, car, or tram

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Enschede to Dortmund HbfRe
3h
€27–87
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Enschede to Dortmund central bus station027
4h 25m
€12–31
Drive 127.8 km
1. Drive from Almelo to Bochum127.8 km
1h 37m
€23–33
Train, line 306 tram
1. Take the train from Almelo to Enschede
2. Take the train from Enschede to DuelmenRe
3. Take the train from Dülmen, Bahnhof to HER Wanne-Eickel HbfRe2
4. Take the tram from HER Wanne-Eickel Hbf to Bochum Rathaus306 / ...
3h 15m
€27–63
Train via Münster
1. Take the train from Enschede to Münster HauptbahnhofRb64
2. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Bochum Hbf43 / ...
3h 35m
€35–72

Almelo to Bochum by train

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Distance: 145.4 km
Duration: 3h

What companies run services between Almelo, Netherlands and Bochum, Germany?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Enschede to Dortmund Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €17–55 and the journey takes 2h 3m. Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) also services this route hourly. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Enschede to Dortmund central bus station 4 times a week. Tickets cost €8–11 and the journey takes 2h 10m.

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