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

The cheapest way to get from Bochum to Basel is to rideshare which costs SFr 36 and takes 6h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bochum to Basel is to train and fly which takes 4h 11m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 360.

Is there a direct train between Bochum and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bochum Hbf and arriving at Basel Bad Bf. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Bochum to Basel?

The distance between Bochum and Basel is 587 km. The road distance is 555.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Bochum to Basel without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 130.

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

The train from Bochum Hbf to Basel Bad Bf takes 4h 48m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Bochum to Basel train from?

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

Train or bus from Bochum to Basel?

The best way to get from Bochum to Basel is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 80 and takes 10h 21m.

Where does the Bochum to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bochum to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Bochum to Basel is 555 km. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Bochum to Basel.

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1251+ hotels available in Basel.

Can I share a ride from Bochum to Basel?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bochum and Basel. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Bochum to Basel by train, bus, night train, car, rideshare, 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 Bochum Hbf to Basel Bad Bf43
4h 48m
CHF 60–130
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Bochum to Basel555.3 km
6h 39m
CHF 36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Basel SBBN122
10h 21m
CHF 45–78
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Koeln HbfRe
2. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Basel SbbNj
9h 1m
CHF 58–275
Drive 555.1 km
1. Drive from Bochum to Basel555.1 km
4h 48m
CHF 89–129
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)FRA - BSL
4h 11m
CHF 146–353
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Basel (BSL)DUS - BSL
5h 41m
CHF 114–261
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)DUS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
5h 25m
CHF 94–255
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
5h 30m
CHF 126–327
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Köln Hbf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)CGN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
6h 7m
CHF 103–270

Bochum to Basel by train

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4h 48mAverage Duration

CHF 60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 586.9 km
Duration: 4h 48m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Bochum Hbf to Basel Bad Bf every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 60–130 and the journey takes 4h 48m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Basel SBB 6 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 40–60 and the journey takes 9h 10m.

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