What is the cheapest way to get from Bocholt to Balve?

The cheapest way to get from Bocholt to Balve is to drive which costs €20 - €30 and takes 1h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bocholt to Balve?

The fastest way to get from Bocholt to Balve is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs €20 - €30.

Is there a direct train between Bocholt and Balve?

No, there is no direct train from Bocholt to Balve. However, there are services departing from Bocholt and arriving at Balve, Bahnhof via Oberhausen Hbf, Dortmund Hbf and Fröndenberg, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

How far is it from Bocholt to Balve?

The distance between Bocholt and Balve is 147 km. The road distance is 139 km.

How do I travel from Bocholt to Balve without a car?

The best way to get from Bocholt to Balve without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs €30 - €120.

How long does it take to get from Bocholt to Balve?

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Bocholt to Balve, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bocholt to Balve train from?

Bocholt to Balve train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, depart from Bocholt station.

Where does the Bocholt to Balve train arrive?

Bocholt to Balve train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Bocholt to Balve?

Yes, the driving distance between Bocholt to Balve is 139 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Bocholt to Balve.

Where can I stay near Balve?

There are 632+ hotels available in Balve.

Bocholt to Balve - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 132 bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Bocholt to Balve by train, bus, or car

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 Bocholt to Oberhausen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain Re
3h 43m
€31–114
Drive 139 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Bocholt to Balvecar 139 km
1h 39m
€21–30
Bus, train, line 132 bus
1. Take the bus from Bocholt, Bustreff to Münster Hauptbahnhofbus S75
2. Take the train from Muenster(Westf)Hbf to Unnatrain Re
3. Take the bus from Fröndenberg, Bahnhof P+R to Balve, Abzw. Bahnhofbus 132
5h 28m

Bocholt to Balve by train

102Weekly Trains

3h 43mAverage Duration

€31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 146.6 km
Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Bocholt, Germany and Balve, Germany?

You can take a train from Bocholt to Balve, Bahnhof via Oberhausen Hbf, Dortmund Hbf, and Fröndenberg, Bahnhof in around 3h 43m.

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