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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Bochum is to bus which costs €55 - €70 and takes 9h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Bochum is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs €95 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Bochum?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Bochum station. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Bochum central station via Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf and Leverkusen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Bochum?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Bochum Hbf. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 53m.

How far is it from Basel to Bochum?

The distance between Basel and Bochum is 592 km. The road distance is 554.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Bochum without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs €100 - €430.

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

The train from Basel SBB to Bochum Hbf takes 4h 53m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Basel to Bochum bus from?

Basel to Bochum bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Bochum train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Bochum?

The best way to get from Basel to Bochum is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs €100 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €70 and takes 9h 14m.

Where does the Basel to Bochum bus arrive?

Basel to Bochum bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Köln station.

Where does the Basel to Bochum train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Bochum?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Bochum is 555 km. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Basel to Bochum.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bochum Hbftrain 43
4h 53m
€100–430
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Bochum central stationbus N1327 / ...
9h 14m
€57–66
Drive 554.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Bochumcar 554.9 km
4h 41m
€98–141
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 D-Flughafen Bf to Bochum Hbftrain
5h 53m
€104–267
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Leverkusenbus FlixBus N11
2. Take the train from Leverkusen Mitte to Bochum Hbftrain Re
9h 53m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Bochum Hbftrain
5h 27m
€120–343
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain
6h 13m
€112–366
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
4. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Bochum Hbftrain
5h 19m
€159–427
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
5h 52m
€158–514
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bochum Hbftrain
7h 6m
€164–490
Fly Basel to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BSL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
7h
€124–347

Basel to Bochum by train

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Distance: 591.7 km
Duration: 4h 53m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Bochum Hbf 5 times a day. Tickets cost €100–430 and the journey takes 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Bochum central station via Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf, Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf, and Leverkusen in around 9h 14m.

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