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

The cheapest way to get from Bochum to Leipzig is to rideshare which costs €16 - €25 and takes 4h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bochum to Leipzig is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Bochum and Leipzig?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bochum central station station and arriving at Leipzig central train station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Bochum and Leipzig?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bochum Hbf and arriving at Leipzig Hbf. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from Bochum to Leipzig?

The distance between Bochum and Leipzig is 495 km. The road distance is 401 km.

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

The best way to get from Bochum to Leipzig without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs €90 - €220.

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

The train from Bochum Hbf to Leipzig Hbf takes 4h 34m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Bochum to Leipzig bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bochum to Leipzig train from?

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

Train or bus from Bochum to Leipzig?

The best way to get from Bochum to Leipzig is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs €90 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €50 and takes 5h 40m.

Where does the Bochum to Leipzig bus arrive?

Bochum to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leipzig central train station.

Where does the Bochum to Leipzig train arrive?

Bochum to Leipzig train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.

Can I drive from Bochum to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Bochum to Leipzig is 401 km. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Bochum to Leipzig.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Leipzig?

There are 502+ hotels available in Leipzig.

Can I share a ride from Bochum to Leipzig?

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

Bochum to Leipzig - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, plane, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Bochum to Leipzig by train, bus, rideshare, plane, 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 Leipzig Hbftrain 51
4h 34m
€90–220
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Bochum to Leipzigrideshare 402 km
4h 32m
€16–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bochum central station to Leipzig central train stationbus N23 / ...
5h 40m
€28–50
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane DUS - LEJ
5h 2m
€144–374
Train via Dortmund Hbf
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
6h 2m
€88–218
Train via Hannoversch Münden
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Hofgeismartrain Re
2. Take the train from Hann Muenden to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain Re
7h 51m
Drive 401 km
1. Drive from Bochum to Leipzigcar 401 km
4h 21m
€57–83
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane DUS - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
4h 39m
€144–479
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
4h 33m
€137–385
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane DUS - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
5h 3m
€105–340
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CGN - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
5h 39m
€119–345
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane FRA - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
5h 51m
€192–510

Bochum to Leipzig by train

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4h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 495.3 km
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Bochum, Germany and Leipzig, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Bochum Hbf to Leipzig Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €90–220 and the journey takes 4h 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bochum central station to Leipzig central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €28–50 and the journey takes 5h 40m.

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