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 €15 - €24 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 12m 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 6h 25m.

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 a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 5h 24m.

How far is it from Bochum to Leipzig?

The distance between Bochum and Leipzig is 502 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 5h 24m and costs €40 - €120.

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

The train from Bochum Hbf to Leipzig Hbf takes 5h 24m including transfers and departs twice a week.

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 5h 24m and costs €40 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €35 and takes 6h 25m.

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 12m 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 1453+ 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 - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, plane, and car

There are 10 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 Hbf51
5h 24m
€40–120
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Bochum to Leipzig402 km
4h 32m
€15–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bochum central station to Leipzig central train station023 / ...
6h 25m
€23–35
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)DUS - LEJ
5h 6m
€150–316
Train via Hanover
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof10 / ...
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf56 / ...
5h 28m
€35–124
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Kamen to Kassel-WilhelmshoeheRe
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Halle(Saale)HbfRe
7h 26m
€77–149
Drive 401 km
1. Drive from Bochum to Leipzig401 km
4h 12m
€58–83
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)FRA - LEJ
4h 37m
€123–293
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)DUS - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf
5h 6m
€113–365
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)DUS - BER
3. Take the train from Berlin Südkreuz to Leipzig Central Station
6h 3m
€86–265

Bochum to Leipzig by train

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5h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 501.7 km
Duration: 5h 24m

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 a week. Tickets cost €40–120 and the journey takes 5h 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bochum central station to Leipzig central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €23–35 and the journey takes 6h 25m.

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