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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Bochum is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 11h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Bochum is to train and fly which takes 5h 17m and costs €120 - €380.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Bochum?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Bochum Hbf via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.

How far is it from Bern to Bochum?

The distance between Bern and Bochum is 692 km. The road distance is 647.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Bochum without a car is to train via Basel which takes 6h 49m and costs €140 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Bern to Bochum, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Bochum train from?

Bern to Bochum train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.

Train or bus from Bern to Bochum?

The best way to get from Bern to Bochum is to train via Basel which takes 6h 49m and costs €140 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 11h 36m.

Where does the Bern to Bochum train arrive?

Bern to Bochum train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Bern to Bochum?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Bochum is 647 km. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Bern to Bochum.

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

Book your Bern to Bochum train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Bochum?

There are 1930+ hotels available in Bochum.

Bern to Bochum - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Bern 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 via Basel
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic61 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bochum Hbftrain 43
6h 49m
€147–364
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Dortmund central bus stationbus FlixBus N122
11h 36m
€52–89
Drive 647.3 km
1. Drive from Bern to Bochumcar 647.3 km
5h 38m
€113–162
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Bochum Hbftrain
5h 17m
€128–377
Train
1. Take the train from Bern to Dortmund Hbftrain Ice
7h 4m
€254–713
Train to Basel, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BSL - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Bochum Hbftrain
6h 54m
€161–444
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain
5h 56m
€137–384
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bochum Hbftrain
6h 48m
€215–559
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bochum Hbftrain
6h 41m
€177–482

Bern to Bochum by train

44Weekly Trains

6h 49mAverage Duration

€147Cheapest Price

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Distance: 691.6 km
Duration: 6h 49m

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

You can take a train from Bern to Bochum Hbf via Basel SBB in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bern to Dortmund central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €45–85 and the journey takes 11h 20m.

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