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

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Bochum is to bus which costs €20 - €50 and takes 6h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Bochum is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Leipzig and Bochum?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leipzig central train station station and arriving at Bochum central station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Leipzig and Bochum?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at Bochum Hbf. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Bochum?

The distance between Leipzig and Bochum is 495 km. The road distance is 400.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Leipzig to Bochum without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs €60 - €210.

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

The train from Leipzig Hbf to Bochum Hbf takes 4h 38m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Bochum bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Bochum train from?

Leipzig to Bochum train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.

Train or bus from Leipzig to Bochum?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Bochum is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs €60 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €50 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Leipzig to Bochum bus arrive?

Leipzig to Bochum bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bochum central station.

Where does the Leipzig to Bochum train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leipzig to Bochum?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Bochum is 401 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Leipzig to Bochum.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Bochum?

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Leipzig to Bochum - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Leipzig 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 Leipzig Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain 51
4h 38m
€60–210
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Bochum central stationbus 023 / ...
6h 25m
€20–50
Drive 400.6 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Bochumcar 400.6 km
4h 18m
€57–82
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LEJ - DUS
2. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Bochum Hbftrain
4h 58m
€179–367
Train via Hanover
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Bochum Hbftrain 10 / ...
5h 2m
€43–148
Train via Dortmund Hbf
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain 55 / ...
5h 8m
€35–109
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Kamentrain Re
7h 40m
€77–145
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
3. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Bochum Hbftrain
4h 29m
€96–374
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
3. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Bochum Hbftrain
4h 29m
€95–316
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LEJ - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bochum Hbftrain
4h 54m
€117–260
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain
5h 21m
€95–354

Leipzig to Bochum by train

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4h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 495.4 km
Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Leipzig, Germany and Bochum, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Leipzig Hbf to Bochum Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €60–210 and the journey takes 4h 38m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leipzig central train station to Bochum central station twice daily. Tickets cost €20–50 and the journey takes 6h 25m.

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