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

The cheapest way to get from Bochum to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 75 and takes 11h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bochum to Bern is to train and fly which takes 5h 30m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 280.

Is there a direct train between Bochum and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Bochum to Bern. However, there are services departing from Bochum Hbf and arriving at Bern via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from Bochum to Bern?

The distance between Bochum and Bern is 691 km. The road distance is 647.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Bochum to Bern without a car is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Bochum to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bochum to Bern train from?

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

Train or bus from Bochum to Bern?

The best way to get from Bochum to Bern is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 75 and takes 11h 46m.

Where does the Bochum to Bern train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bochum to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Bochum to Bern is 648 km. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Bochum to Bern.

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

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Where can I stay near Bern?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Bochum to Bern 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
best
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Basel SBB43
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to BernIc6 / ...
6h 38m
CHF 83–148
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to BernN122
11h 46m
CHF 38–72
Drive 647.5 km
1. Drive from Bochum to Bern647.5 km
5h 45m
CHF 106–153
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)DUS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Bern
5h 30m
CHF 107–278
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Koeln-EhrenfeldRe
2. Take the train from Köln-Ehrenfeld to Basel SBB
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to BernIc6 / ...
10h 42m
CHF 117–339
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bern
5h 59m
CHF 168–400
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Koeln/Bonn Flughafen
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)CGN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Bern
6h 32m
CHF 120–273
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Basel (BSL)DUS - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bern
7h 33m
CHF 125–303
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)DUS - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Bern
7h 15m
CHF 122–308

Bochum to Bern by train

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6h 38mAverage Duration

CHF 83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 691.2 km
Duration: 6h 38m

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

You can take a train from Bochum Hbf to Bern via Basel SBB in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Bern once daily. Tickets cost CHF 35–55 and the journey takes 10h 35m.

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