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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Bochum is to bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 11h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Bochum is to train and fly which takes 5h 12m and costs €130 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Bochum?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Bochum station. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Dortmund central bus station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Bochum?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Bochum Hbf via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.

How far is it from Bern to Bochum?

The distance between Bern and Bochum is 692 km. The road distance is 647.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Bochum without a car is to train via Basel which takes 6h 49m and costs €130 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Bern to Bochum, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Bochum bus from?

Bern to Bochum bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bern station.

Where do I catch the Bern to Bochum train from?

Bern to Bochum train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.

Train or bus from Bern to Bochum?

The best way to get from Bern to Bochum is to train via Basel which takes 6h 49m and costs €130 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 11h 34m.

Where does the Bern to Bochum bus arrive?

Bern to Bochum bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus station.

Where does the Bern to Bochum train arrive?

Bern to Bochum train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Bern to Bochum?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Bochum is 647 km. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Bern to Bochum.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bern to Bochum?

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Where can I stay near Bochum?

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Train via Basel
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic61 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bochum Hbftrain 43
6h 49m
€136–586
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Dortmund central bus stationbus FlixBus N122
11h 34m
€57–102
Drive 647.3 km
1. Drive from Bern to Bochumcar 647.3 km
5h 38m
€112–162
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
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 12m
€131–368
Train
1. Take the train from Bern to Dortmund Hbftrain Ice
7h 6m
€245–726
Train to Basel, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BSL - DUS
3. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Bochum Hbftrain
6h 59m
€140–414
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane GVA - DUS
3. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Bochum Hbftrain
6h 25m
€159–455
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern 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 57m
€140–407
Train to Basel, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bochum Hbftrain
6h 58m
€184–611

Bern to Bochum by train

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6h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 691.6 km
Duration: 6h 49m

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

You can take a train from Bern to Bochum Hbf via Basel SBB in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bern to Dortmund central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €50–90 and the journey takes 11h 20m.

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