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

The cheapest way to get from Solothurn to Bochum is to drive which costs €100 - €160 and takes 5h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Solothurn to Bochum is to train and fly which takes 5h 15m and costs €110 - €350.

Is there a direct train between Solothurn and Bochum?

No, there is no direct train from Solothurn to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Solothurn and arriving at Bochum Hbf via Olten and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

How far is it from Solothurn to Bochum?

The distance between Solothurn and Bochum is 665 km. The road distance is 618.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Solothurn to Bochum without a car is to train via Basel which takes 7h 12m and costs €120 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Solothurn to Bochum, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Solothurn to Bochum train from?

Solothurn to Bochum train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Solothurn to Bochum?

The best way to get from Solothurn to Bochum is to train via Basel which takes 7h 12m and costs €120 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 43m.

Where does the Solothurn to Bochum train arrive?

Solothurn to Bochum train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bochum Hbf station.

Can I drive from Solothurn to Bochum?

Yes, the driving distance between Solothurn to Bochum is 618 km. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Solothurn to Bochum.

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

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Where can I stay near Bochum?

There are 1919+ hotels available in Bochum.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Solothurn to Bochum by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Basel
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bochum Hbftrain 43
7h 12m
€124–335
Drive 618.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Solothurn to Bochumcar 618.4 km
5h 20m
€108–155
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Dusseldorf Central Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Bochum central stationbus N23 / ...
10h 43m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Solothurn to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Bochum Hbftrain
5h 15m
€117–346
Train
1. Take the train from Olten to Dortmund Hbftrain Ice
8h 9m
€236–691
Fly Basel to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BSL - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Bochum Hbftrain
7h 22m
€138–415
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Solothurn to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain
5h 54m
€126–353
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Solothurn to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GVA - DUS
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Bochum Hbftrain
6h 33m
€168–448
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Solothurn to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bochum Hbftrain
6h 39m
€161–451
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bochum Hbftrain
7h 11m
€202–520

Solothurn to Bochum by train

44Weekly Trains

7h 12mAverage Duration

€124Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Solothurn to Bochum.

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Distance: 665.2 km
Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Solothurn, Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland and Bochum, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Bochum Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €110–260 and the journey takes 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Solothurn to Bochum central station via Olten, Basel SBB, Basel, Bahnhof, and Düsseldorf central bus station in around 10h 43m.

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