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

The cheapest way to get from Kandel to Bochum is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kandel to Bochum is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct train between Kandel and Bochum?

No, there is no direct train from Kandel to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Kandel Bahnhof and arriving at Bochum Hbf via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Kandel to Bochum?

The distance between Kandel and Bochum is 417 km. The road distance is 348.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Kandel to Bochum without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs €70 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Kandel to Bochum, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kandel to Bochum train from?

Kandel to Bochum train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Kandel to Bochum?

The best way to get from Kandel to Bochum is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs €70 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 32m.

Where does the Kandel to Bochum train arrive?

Kandel to Bochum train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bochum Hbf station.

Can I drive from Kandel to Bochum?

Yes, the driving distance between Kandel to Bochum is 349 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Kandel to Bochum.

Where can I stay near Bochum?

There are 1826+ hotels available in Bochum.

Kandel to Bochum - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Kandel to Bochum by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Bochum Hbftrain 43
4h 37m
€73–86
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Bochum central stationbus N27
8h 32m
€34–56
Drive 348.8 km
1. Drive from Kandel to Bochumcar 348.8 km
3h 35m
€49–71
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane STR - DUS
3. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Bochum Hbftrain
6h 39m
€148–347
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Bochum Hbftrain 47 / ...
4h 41m
€74–103
Train via Koblenz
1. Take the train from Neustadt, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain Re
9h 9m
€85–144
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
3. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Bochum Hbftrain
5h 7m
€134–219

Kandel to Bochum by train

46Weekly Trains

4h 37mAverage Duration

€73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 416.9 km
Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Kandel, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany and Bochum, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Bochum Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €65–75 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Bochum central station once daily. Tickets cost €26–45 and the journey takes 7h 5m.

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