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

The cheapest way to get from Bochum to Geleen is to bus and line 30 bus which costs €19 - €50 and takes 5h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bochum to Geleen is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs €23 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Bochum and Geleen?

No, there is no direct bus from Bochum to Geleen. However, there are services departing from Bochum West Bf and arriving at Geleen, Dr. Poelslaan via Essen central train station and Maastricht, Station Maastricht. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Bochum and Geleen?

No, there is no direct train from Bochum to Geleen. However, there are services departing from Bochum Hbf and arriving at Geleen Oost via Duesseldorf Hbf, Herzogenrath and Heerlen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

How far is it from Bochum to Geleen?

The distance between Bochum and Geleen is 158 km. The road distance is 131.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Bochum to Geleen without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs €28 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Bochum to Geleen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bochum to Geleen bus from?

Bochum to Geleen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Bochum to Geleen train from?

Bochum to Geleen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Bochum Hbf station.

Train or bus from Bochum to Geleen?

The best way to get from Bochum to Geleen is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs €28 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus and line 30 bus, which costs €19 - €50 and takes 5h 36m.

Where does the Bochum to Geleen bus arrive?

Bochum to Geleen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Maastricht station.

Where does the Bochum to Geleen train arrive?

Bochum to Geleen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Duesseldorf Hbf station.

Can I drive from Bochum to Geleen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bochum to Geleen is 132 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Bochum to Geleen.

Where can I stay near Geleen?

There are 1466+ hotels available in Geleen.

Bochum to Geleen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 30 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Bochum to Geleen 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 Bochum Hbf to Duesseldorf HbfRe
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to HerzogenrathRe
3h 15m
€28–57
Bus, line 30 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Maastricht180 / ...
2. Take the bus from Maastricht, Station Maastricht to Geleen, Dr. Poelslaan30
5h 36m
€19–49
Drive 131.5 km
1. Drive from Bochum to Geleen131.5 km
1h 27m
€24–34
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Geilenkirchen, BfRb33
2. Take the bus from Geilenkirchen, Bahnhof to Sittard, Station SittardSb3
4h 10m
€30–55

Bochum to Geleen by train

178Weekly Trains

3h 15mAverage Duration

€28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 157.8 km
Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Bochum, Germany and Geleen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Bochum Hbf to Geleen Oost via Duesseldorf Hbf, Herzogenrath, and Heerlen in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bochum West Bf to Geleen, Dr. Poelslaan via Essen Hbf, Essen central train station, Maastricht, and Maastricht, Station Maastricht in around 5h 36m.

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