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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Bochum is to bus which costs €18 - €29 and takes 3h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Bochum is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Bochum?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rotterdam Central Station station and arriving at Bochum central station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Bochum?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Bochum Hbf via Utrecht Centraal and Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Bochum?

The distance between Rotterdam and Bochum is 245 km. The road distance is 234.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Bochum without a car is to train via Utrecht which takes 3h 8m and costs €25 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Rotterdam to Bochum, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Bochum bus from?

Rotterdam to Bochum bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Bochum train from?

Rotterdam to Bochum train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Bochum?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Bochum is to train via Utrecht which takes 3h 8m and costs €25 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €29 and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Bochum bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rotterdam to Bochum train arrive?

Rotterdam to Bochum train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Bochum?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Bochum is 234 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Rotterdam to Bochum.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Bochum?

There are 1980+ hotels available in Bochum.

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Train via Utrecht
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duisburg Hbftrain Ice / ...
3h 8m
€25–80
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Bochum central stationbus N885 / ...
3h 45m
€18–29
Drive 234.4 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Bochumcar 234.4 km
2h 30m
€42–61
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
3. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Bochum Hbftrain
2h 57m
€140–358
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Blaak to Venlotrain
2. Take the train from Venlo to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain 10 / ...
5h 18m
€43–122

Rotterdam to Bochum by train

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Distance: 245.2 km
Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Bochum, Germany?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bochum Hbf via Utrecht Centraal and Duisburg Hbf in around 3h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Bochum central station twice daily. Tickets cost €18–29 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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