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

The cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Bochum is to bus which costs €50 - €100 and takes 11h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lucerne to Bochum is to train and fly which takes 5h 6m and costs €100 - €320.

Is there a direct train between Lucerne and Bochum?

No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Bochum Hbf via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

How far is it from Lucerne to Bochum?

The distance between Lucerne and Bochum is 684 km. The road distance is 648 km.

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

The best way to get from Lucerne to Bochum without a car is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs €140 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Lucerne to Bochum, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Bochum train from?

Lucerne to Bochum train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.

Train or bus from Lucerne to Bochum?

The best way to get from Lucerne to Bochum is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs €140 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €100 and takes 11h 58m.

Where does the Lucerne to Bochum train arrive?

Lucerne to Bochum train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Lucerne to Bochum?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucerne to Bochum is 648 km. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Lucerne to Bochum.

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

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Where can I stay near Bochum?

There are 1974+ hotels available in Bochum.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Lucerne 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 Luzern to Basel SBBtrain Ic21 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bochum Hbftrain 43
6h 54m
€143–407
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Dortmund central bus stationbus FlixBus N07
11h 58m
€52–97
Drive 648 km
1. Drive from Lucerne to Bochumcar 648 km
5h 35m
€115–166
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Bochum Hbftrain
5h 6m
€109–312
Train via Olten
1. Take the train from Luzern to Oltentrain Ir26
2. Take the train from Olten to Dortmund Hbftrain Ice
8h 8m
€255–764
Train, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain
5h 36m
€118–348
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Bochum Hbftrain
7h 55m
€168–489

Lucerne to Bochum by train

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6h 54mAverage Duration

€143Cheapest Price

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Distance: 683.9 km
Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Lucerne, Switzerland and Bochum, Germany?

You can take a train from Luzern to Bochum Hbf via Basel SBB in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Bochum Hbf via Zurich Bus Station, Dortmund central bus station, and Dortmund Hbf in around 11h 58m.

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