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 14m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 400.

Is there a direct bus between Bochum and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Bochum station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Bochum central station and arriving at Basel, Bahnhof via Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

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 554 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 100 - SFr 220.

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 bus from?

Bochum to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bochum central station.

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 100 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 23m.

Where does the Bochum to Basel bus arrive?

Bochum to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

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 554 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Bochum to Basel.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 544+ 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 - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 11 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 Bftrain 43
4h 48m
CHF 100–220
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Bochum to Baselrideshare 554.1 km
6h 39m
CHF 36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bochum central station to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N23 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dusseldorf Central Bus Station to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
8h 23m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
9h 12m
Drive 554 km
1. Drive from Bochum to Baselcar 554 km
4h 42m
CHF 90–129
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
4h 14m
CHF 159–394
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Basel (BSL)plane DUS - BSL
5h 43m
CHF 94–236
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 27m
CHF 102–292
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 29m
CHF 147–340
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 3m
CHF 110–313
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
6h 36m
CHF 94–325

Bochum to Basel by train

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Distance: 587.2 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 100–220 and the journey takes 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bochum central station to Basel, Bahnhof via Dusseldorf Central Bus Station in around 8h 23m.

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