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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Bochum is to bus via Duisburg which costs €60 - €130 and takes 18h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Bochum is to fly and train which takes 4h 29m and costs €80 - €210.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Bochum?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Bochum Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.

How far is it from Manchester to Bochum?

The distance between Manchester and Bochum is 725 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Bochum without a car is to train which takes 9h 13m and costs €240 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Manchester to Bochum, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Bochum train from?

Manchester to Bochum train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Bochum?

The best way to get from Manchester to Bochum is to train which takes 9h 13m and costs €240 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €220 and takes 17h 41m.

What is the time difference between Manchester and Bochum?

Bochum is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 10:43 PM in Manchester and 11:43 PM in Bochum.

Where does the Manchester to Bochum train arrive?

Manchester to Bochum train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

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

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Where can I stay near Bochum?

There are 1912+ hotels available in Bochum.

Manchester to Bochum - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Manchester to Bochum by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Manchester Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAN - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Bochum Hbftrain
4h 29m
€80–203
Fly Manchester Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MAN - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain
5h 28m
€59–220
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain 43 / ...
9h 13m
€244–485
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 540 / ...
2. Take the bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus
17h 41m
€94–214
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bochumcar
9h 48m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Bochum Hbftrain
6h 6m
€118–292
Fly Manchester Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MAN - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bochum Hbftrain
6h 31m
€134–338
Train via Aachen
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain Re
10h 4m
€244–475
Bus via Duisburg
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus Uk023 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Duisburg central train stationbus N1328
18h 41m
€63–123
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Bochumcar
11h 1m
€141–249

Manchester to Bochum by train and foot

56Weekly Services

9h 13mAverage Duration

€244Cheapest Price

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Distance: 725 km
Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Bochum, Germany?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bochum Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 9h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bochum Hbf via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall, DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse, and Dortmund Hbf in around 17h 41m.

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