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

The cheapest way to get from Rust to Bochum is to bus which costs €28 - €50 and takes 8h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rust to Bochum is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Rust and Bochum?

No, there is no direct bus from Rust to Bochum station. However, there are services departing from Rust and arriving at Bochum central station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

How far is it from Rust to Bochum?

The distance between Rust and Bochum is 501 km. The road distance is 468.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Rust to Bochum without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs €55 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Rust to Bochum, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rust to Bochum bus from?

Rust to Bochum bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rust station.

Train or bus from Rust to Bochum?

The best way to get from Rust to Bochum is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs €55 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €50 and takes 8h 30m.

Where does the Rust to Bochum bus arrive?

Rust to Bochum bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Can I drive from Rust to Bochum?

Yes, the driving distance between Rust to Bochum is 468 km. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Rust to Bochum.

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

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

Where can I stay near Bochum?

There are 2019+ hotels available in Bochum.

Rust to Bochum - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Rust to Bochum by train, bus, night train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Offenburg Bahnhof to Bochum Hbf43
5h 35m
€55–143
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rust to Frankfurt central train station107 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Bochum central stationN965 / ...
8h 30m
€28–47
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Offenburg to Duesseldorf HbfNj
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Bochum EhrenfeldS1
9h
€63–304
Drive 468.4 km
1. Drive from Rust to Bochum468.4 km
4h 2m
€67–97

Rust to Bochum by bus and train

24Weekly Services

5h 35mAverage Duration

€55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 500.7 km
Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Rust, Germany and Bochum, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Offenburg Bahnhof to Bochum Hbf 3 times a day. Tickets cost €45–100 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rust to Bochum central station via Frankfurt central train station in around 8h 30m.

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