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

The cheapest way to get from Bochum to Rotterdam is to bus via Duisburg which costs €15 - €35 and takes 4h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bochum to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Bochum and Rotterdam?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bochum central station station and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Bochum and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Bochum to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Bochum Hbf and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Oberhausen Hbf, Utrecht Centraal and Rotterdam Alexander. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Bochum to Rotterdam?

The distance between Bochum and Rotterdam is 242 km. The road distance is 232 km.

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

The best way to get from Bochum to Rotterdam without a car is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs €13 - €55.

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

The bus from Bochum central station to Rotterdam Central Station takes 3h 40m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Bochum to Rotterdam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bochum to Rotterdam train from?

Bochum to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Bochum to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Bochum to Rotterdam is to bus which takes 3h 40m and costs €13 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €110 and takes 3h 47m.

Where does the Bochum to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Bochum to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rotterdam Central Station.

Where does the Bochum to Rotterdam train arrive?

Bochum to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Bochum to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Bochum to Rotterdam is 232 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Bochum to Rotterdam.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

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

There are 5 ways to get from Bochum to Rotterdam by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bochum central station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N885 / ...
3h 40m
€13–55
Train
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Alexandertrain Intercity
3h 47m
€46–109
Drive 232 km
1. Drive from Bochum to Rotterdamcar 232 km
2h 33m
€40–58
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3h 7m
€119–354
Bus via Duisburg
1. Take the bus from Duisburg Portsmouthplatz to Rotterdam Conradstraatbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3631
4h 8m
€15–33

Bochum to Rotterdam by bus

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Distance: 241.8 km
Duration: 3h 40m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Bochum central station to Rotterdam Central Station twice daily. Tickets cost €13–55 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bochum Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Oberhausen Hbf, Utrecht Centraal, and Rotterdam Alexander in around 3h 47m.

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