There are 5 ways to get from Belgium to Bochum by train (Eurostar), bus, 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 via Cologne
best- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain Ice / ...
3h 50m€49–182Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Bochum central stationbus 081
4h 15m€21–35Drive 246.7 km
- Drive from Brussels to Bochumcar 246.7 km
2h 36m€40–57Train (Eurostar)
- Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbftrain Tha
4h 22m€114–202Train via Aachen
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbftrain Ice
- Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain Re
4h 43m€59–162
Belgium to Bochum by tram and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Belgium to Bochum is to bus which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Belgium to Bochum is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs €35 - €60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Brussels-North train station station and arriving at Bochum central station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Belgium to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Bourse and arriving at Bochum Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Belgium and Bochum is 320 km. The road distance is 246.7 km.
The best way to get from Belgium to Bochum without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 3h 50m and costs €45 - €190.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Belgium to Bochum, including transfers.
Belgium to Bochum bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.
Belgium to Bochum train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
The best way to get from Belgium to Bochum is to train via Cologne which takes 3h 50m and costs €45 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 15m.
What companies run services between Belgium and Bochum, Germany?
You can take a vehicle from Bourse to Bochum Hbf via Gare Du Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Koeln Hbf in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Bochum central station once daily. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Koeln Hbf to Bochum Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Aachen Hbf to Bochum Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €110–190
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Koeln Hbf to Bochum Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
Train from Aachen Hbf to Bochum Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- FlixTrain GmbH
Train from Koeln Hbf to Bochum Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- FlixTrain GmbH
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Bochum central station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Belgium to Bochum bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bochum central station.
Belgium to Bochum train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belgium to Bochum is 247 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Belgium to Bochum.
Book your Belgium to Bochum bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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