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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Bochum is to bus and train which costs €40 - €65 and takes 10h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Bochum is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Bochum?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Bochum station. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Bochum central station via Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Bochum?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Bochum Hbf. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 44m.

How far is it from Basel to Bochum?

The distance between Basel and Bochum is 587 km. The road distance is 554.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Bochum without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs €90 - €100.

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

The train from Basel Bad Bf to Bochum Hbf takes 4h 44m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Basel to Bochum bus from?

Basel to Bochum bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Bochum train from?

Basel to Bochum train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train or bus from Basel to Bochum?

The best way to get from Basel to Bochum is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs €90 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 24m.

Where does the Basel to Bochum bus arrive?

Basel to Bochum bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Dusseldorf Central Bus Station.

Where does the Basel to Bochum train arrive?

Basel to Bochum train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bochum Hbf station.

Can I drive from Basel to Bochum?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Bochum is 555 km. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Basel to Bochum.

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

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Where can I stay near Bochum?

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Basel to Bochum - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Bochum by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Basel Bad Bf to Bochum Hbftrain 43
4h 44m
€90–100
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Leverkusenbus N11
2. Take the train from Leverkusen Mitte to Bochum Hbftrain Re
10h 9m
€40–62
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Dusseldorf Central Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Bochum central stationbus N23 / ...
8h 24m
Drive 554.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Bochumcar 554.9 km
4h 41m
€95–137
Fly Basel to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BSL - DUS
2. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Bochum Hbftrain
5h 58m
€105–234
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Bochum Hbftrain
5h 28m
€102–258
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
3. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Bochum Hbftrain
5h 14m
€122–248
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain
6h 11m
€107–305
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bochum Hbftrain
5h 44m
€143–339
Train to Friedrichshafen Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FDH - DUS
3. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Bochum Hbftrain
5h 46m
€170–357

Basel to Bochum by train

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4h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 587.2 km
Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Bochum, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel Bad Bf to Bochum Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €90–100 and the journey takes 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Bochum central station via Düsseldorf central bus station in around 8h 24m.

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