There are 7 ways to get from Bilbao to Bochum by plane, train, train (TGV, 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.
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BIO - DUS
- Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Bochum Hbftrain
5h 23m€83–275Train
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
- Take the train from Hendaye to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain 10 / ...
15h 8m€317–594Bus via Brussels
- Take the bus from Bilbao to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N1143
- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Bochum central stationbus 081
22h 5m€108–173Drive 1,435.2 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Bochumcar 1,435.2 km
13h 46m€228–329Fly to Frankfurt, train
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BIO - FRA
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Bochum Hbftrain
7h 32m€137–422Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
- Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain Re
22h 57m€158–422Bus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Vitoria-Gasteizbus A/3714 / ...
- Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Essen central train stationbus FlixBus N1153
26h 2m€117–216
Bilbao to Bochum by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Bochum is to bus via Brussels which costs €100 - €180 and takes 22h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Bochum is to fly and train which takes 5h 23m and costs €80 - €280.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Bochum station. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at Bochum central station via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Bochum Hbf via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Massy - Palaiseau, Paris Nord and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 8m.
The distance between Bilbao and Bochum is 1213 km. The road distance is 1435.2 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Bochum without a car is to train which takes 15h 8m and costs €310 - €600.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Bilbao to Bochum, including transfers.
Bilbao to Bochum bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bilbao station.
Bilbao to Bochum train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Bochum is to train which takes 15h 8m and costs €310 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels, which costs €100 - €180 and takes 22h 5m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Bochum, Germany?
You can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Bochum Hbf via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Massy Tgv, Massy - Palaiseau, Paris Nord, and Köln Hbf in around 15h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao to Bochum central station via Brussels-North train station in around 22h 5m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–310
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–280
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from D-Flughafen Bf to Bochum Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Bochum Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–75
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Frankfurt to Bochum Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–200
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Aachen, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–110
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Aachen Hbf to Bochum Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–130
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bilbao to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €90–150
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Bochum central station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Essen central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €110–190
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Bilbao to Bochum bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.
Bilbao to Bochum train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Bochum is 1435 km. It takes approximately 13h 46m to drive from Bilbao to Bochum.
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