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

The cheapest way to get from Bochum to Leuven is to bus which costs €19 - €45 and takes 5h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bochum to Leuven is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Bochum and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Bochum station to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Bochum central station and arriving at Leuven Wijnpers via Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Bochum and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Bochum to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Bochum Hbf and arriving at Louvain via Aachen Hbf and Welkenraedt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from Bochum to Leuven?

The distance between Bochum and Leuven is 291 km. The road distance is 224.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Bochum to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs €27 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Bochum to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bochum to Leuven bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bochum to Leuven train from?

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

Train or bus from Bochum to Leuven?

The best way to get from Bochum to Leuven is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs €27 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €45 and takes 5h 56m.

Where does the Bochum to Leuven bus arrive?

Bochum to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Bochum to Leuven train arrive?

Bochum to Leuven train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Aachen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Bochum to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Bochum to Leuven is 224 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Bochum to Leuven.

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

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Where can I stay near Leuven?

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Bochum to Leuven - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Bochum to Leuven by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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 Aachen HbfRe
2. Take the train from Welkenraedt to LouvainIc
4h 2m
€28–67
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bochum central station to Brussels-North train station081
5h 56m
€19–42
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen West S to Aachen WestRb33
2. Take the bus from Aachen - Henricistraße to LeuvenBlaBlaCar Bus
6h 26m
€39–59
Drive 224.2 km
1. Drive from Bochum to Leuven224.2 km
2h 12m
€35–50
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Köln Hbf10 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bf79
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to LouvainIc / ...
4h 3m
€37–155

Bochum to Leuven by train

162Weekly Trains

4h 2mAverage Duration

€28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 291.4 km
Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Bochum, Germany and Leuven, Belgium?

You can take a train from Bochum Hbf to Louvain via Aachen Hbf and Welkenraedt in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bochum central station to Brussels-North train station twice daily. Tickets cost €16–40 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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