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

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Bochum is to bus which costs €16 - €27 and takes 3h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Bochum is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs €18 - €27.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Bochum?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Aachen station west station and arriving at Bochum central station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Bochum?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Aachen Hbf and arriving at Bochum Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 11m.

How far is it from Aachen to Bochum?

The distance between Aachen and Bochum is 167 km. The road distance is 128.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Aachen to Bochum without a car is to bus via Südviertel, Essen which takes 1h 35m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Aachen to Bochum, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Bochum bus from?

Aachen to Bochum bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße station.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Bochum train from?

Aachen to Bochum train services, operated by National Express, depart from Aachen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Bochum?

The best way to get from Aachen to Bochum is to bus via Südviertel, Essen which takes 1h 35m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €130 and takes 2h 11m.

Where does the Aachen to Bochum bus arrive?

Aachen to Bochum bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Südviertel, Essen station.

Where does the Aachen to Bochum train arrive?

Aachen to Bochum train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bochum Hbf station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Bochum?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Bochum is 128 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Aachen to Bochum.

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

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Bus via Südviertel, Essen
best
1. Take the bus from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße to Südviertel, Essenbus Mykolayiv
1h 35m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Bochum central stationbus N79
3h 40m
€16–27
Train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain Re
2h 11m
€30–130
Drive 128.4 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Bochumcar 128.4 km
1h 19m
€19–27
Train via Essen West S
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Essen West Strain Rb33
2h 31m
€32–55

Aachen to Bochum by train

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2h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 167.3 km
Duration: 1h 35m

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

OrionBus operates a bus from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße to Südviertel, Essen once daily, and the journey takes 1h 23m. Alternatively, National Express operates a train from Aachen Hbf to Bochum Hbf every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 11m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route once daily.

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