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

The cheapest way to get from Zug to Bochum is to bus which costs €50 - €120 and takes 11h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zug to Bochum is to fly and train which takes 4h 57m and costs €95 - €260.

Is there a direct train between Zug and Bochum?

No, there is no direct train from Zug to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Zug(Ch) and arriving at Bochum Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.

How far is it from Zug to Bochum?

The distance between Zug and Bochum is 704 km. The road distance is 629.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Zug to Bochum without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 7h 26m and costs €120 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Zug to Bochum, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zug to Bochum train from?

Zug to Bochum train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Zug(Ch) station.

Train or bus from Zug to Bochum?

The best way to get from Zug to Bochum is to train via Mannheim which takes 7h 26m and costs €120 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €120 and takes 11h 34m.

Where does the Zug to Bochum train arrive?

Zug to Bochum train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Mannheim Hbf station.

Can I drive from Zug to Bochum?

Yes, the driving distance between Zug to Bochum is 630 km. It takes approximately 6h 31m to drive from Zug to Bochum.

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

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Where can I stay near Bochum?

There are 2019+ hotels available in Bochum.

Zug to Bochum - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Zug to Bochum by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, train, 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 Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Zug(Ch) to Mannheim HbfEc
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Bochum Hbf47 / ...
7h 26m
€125–239
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Dortmund central bus stationN07
11h 34m
€51–111
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Zürich HB to Bonn-BeuelNj
2. Take the train from Bonn Beuel Bf to Köln Ehrenfeld Bf EhrenfeldRe8
3. Take the train from Koeln-Ehrenfeld to Bochum HbfRe
12h 26m
€212–362
Drive 629.6 km
1. Drive from Zug to Bochum629.6 km
6h 31m
€110–159
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBIr36 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bochum Hbf43
7h 55m
€114–216
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)ZRH - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Bochum Hbf
4h 57m
€99–257
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)ZRH - CGN
2. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Bochum Hbf
5h 28m
€103–261
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)ZRH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Duisburg Hbf
5h 15m
€136–336

Zug to Bochum by train

7Weekly Trains

7h 26mAverage Duration

€125Cheapest Price

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Distance: 704.2 km
Duration: 7h 26m

What companies run services between Zug, Switzerland and Bochum, Germany?

You can take a train from Zug(Ch) to Bochum Hbf via Mannheim Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 26m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Dortmund central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €30–70 and the journey takes 9h 45m.

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