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

The cheapest way to get from Bochum to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €12 - €20 and takes 3h 40m.

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 34m 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 Duisburg Hbf, Utrecht Centraal and Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

How far is it from Bochum to Rotterdam?

The distance between Bochum and Rotterdam is 242 km. The road distance is 231.9 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 €12 - €20.

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 Duisburg 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 €12 - €20. Alternatively, you can train via Utrecht, which costs €45 - €140 and takes 3h 44m.

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 34m to drive from Bochum to Rotterdam.

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?

There are 825+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bochum central station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N885 / ...
3h 40m
€12–20
Train via Utrecht
1. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice / ...
3h 44m
€45–135
Drive 231.9 km
1. Drive from Bochum to Rotterdamcar 231.9 km
2h 34m
€41–59
Bus via Duisburg
1. Take the bus from Duisburg Portsmouthplatz to Rotterdam Conradstraatbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3631
4h 10m
€16–33
Train
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Venlotrain
3. Take the train from Venlo to Rotterdam Blaaktrain
5h 54m
€60–170

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 €12–20 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Duisburg Hbf to Utrecht Centraal every 4 hours. Tickets cost €25–85 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 4 times a week.

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