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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Bochum is to bus which costs €30 - €70 and takes 6h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Bochum is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Bochum?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Bochum Hbf via Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

How far is it from Calais to Bochum?

The distance between Calais and Bochum is 527 km. The road distance is 415.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Bochum without a car is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs €110 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Calais to Bochum, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Bochum train from?

Calais to Bochum train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.

Train or bus from Calais to Bochum?

The best way to get from Calais to Bochum is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs €110 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 6h 41m.

Where does the Calais to Bochum train arrive?

Calais to Bochum train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.

Can I drive from Calais to Bochum?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Bochum is 416 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Calais to Bochum.

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

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Where can I stay near Bochum?

There are 1826+ hotels available in Bochum.

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

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

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 Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain 43 / ...
6h 31m
€117–270
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to Duisburg central train stationbus N1328
6h 41m
€33–66
Drive 415.9 km
1. Drive from Calais to Bochumcar 415.9 km
4h 11m
€65–93
Train via Aachen
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain Re
7h 22m
€105–257
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the bus from LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniers to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus
8h 56m
€79–118

Calais to Bochum by train and foot

79Weekly Services

6h 31mAverage Duration

€117Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Calais to Bochum.

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Distance: 526.6 km
Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Calais, France and Bochum, Germany?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Bochum Hbf via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Calais to Duisburg central train station 3 times a week. Tickets cost €24–45 and the journey takes 6h 5m.

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