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 37 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 35m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 490.

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 Dortmund central bus station and arriving at Basel SBB via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.

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 420.

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 Dortmund central bus 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 420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 85 and takes 10h 22m.

Where does the Bochum to Basel bus arrive?

Bochum to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB 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?

Book your Bochum to Basel bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1336+ 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 - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and rideshare

There are 12 ways to get from Bochum to Basel by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

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 100–420
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Bochum to Baselrideshare 554.1 km
6h 39m
CHF 37
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N122
10h 22m
CHF 41–83
Drive 554 km
1. Drive from Bochum to Baselcar 554 km
4h 42m
CHF 92–132
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 58m
CHF 99–252
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz to Basel SBBtrain Nightjet
9h 15m
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
4h 35m
CHF 154–485
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 113–323
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 6m
CHF 106–345
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen 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 49m
CHF 153–466
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bftrain
6h 5m
CHF 126–408
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 44m
CHF 124–374

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 100–420 and the journey takes 4h 48m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Basel SBB 5 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 40–70 and the journey takes 9h 10m.

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