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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Bochum is to train and bus which costs €55 - €130 and takes 17h 40m.

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 25m and costs €75 - €240.

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 19m.

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 19m and costs €150 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m 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 19m and costs €150 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 17h 46m.

What is the time difference between Manchester and Bochum?

Bochum is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 2:14 PM in Manchester and 3:14 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 353+ 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 D-Flughafen Bf to Bochum Hbftrain
4h 25m
€80–233
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus
3. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train stationbus 081
17h 40m
€58–129
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 19m
€154–642
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 D-Flughafen Bf to Bochum Hbftrain
5h 56m
€99–386
Fly Manchester Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
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 27m
€70–241
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 35m
€116–306
Train via Amsterdam
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice
10h 50m
€144–654
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus Uk023 / ...
2. Take the bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus
17h 46m
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
10h 55m
€170–249

Manchester to Bochum by train and foot

53Weekly Services

9h 19mAverage Duration

€154Cheapest Price

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Distance: 725.1 km
Duration: 4h 25m

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 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bochum Hbf via London Victoria, LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall, DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse, and Dortmund Hbf in around 17h 46m.

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