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

The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Bochum is to bus which costs €27 - €60 and takes 8h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ostend to Bochum is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct train between Ostend and Bochum?

No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at Bochum Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

How far is it from Ostend to Bochum?

The distance between Ostend and Bochum is 433 km. The road distance is 330.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Ostend to Bochum without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 5h 5m and costs €85 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Ostend to Bochum, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ostend to Bochum train from?

Ostend to Bochum train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.

Train or bus from Ostend to Bochum?

The best way to get from Ostend to Bochum is to train via Cologne which takes 5h 5m and costs €85 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €60 and takes 8h 33m.

Where does the Ostend to Bochum train arrive?

Ostend to Bochum train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Ostend to Bochum?

Yes, the driving distance between Ostend to Bochum is 331 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Ostend to Bochum.

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

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Where can I stay near Bochum?

There are 1826+ hotels available in Bochum.

Ostend to Bochum - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Ostend to Bochum by train (Eurostar), bus, or car

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

Train via Cologne
best
1. Take the train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain 43 / ...
5h 5m
€87–169
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Essen central train stationbus N1360b
8h 33m
€27–60
Drive 330.7 km
1. Drive from Ostend to Bochumcar 330.7 km
3h 20m
€50–73
Train
1. Take the train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbftrain Tha
5h 26m
€89–176
Train via Liège
1. Take the train from Ostende to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Aachen Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain Re
5h 31m
€53–154

Ostend to Bochum by train

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5h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 432.9 km
Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Ostend, Belgium and Bochum, Germany?

You can take a train from Ostende to Bochum Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bruges to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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