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

The cheapest way to get from Bochum to Aachen is to bus which costs €16 - €27 and takes 3h 45m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Bochum and Aachen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bochum central station station and arriving at Aachen station west station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Bochum and Aachen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bochum Hbf and arriving at Aachen Hbf. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 12m.

How far is it from Bochum to Aachen?

The distance between Bochum and Aachen is 168 km. The road distance is 128.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Bochum to Aachen without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs €30 - €130.

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

The train from Bochum Hbf to Aachen Hbf takes 2h 12m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Bochum to Aachen bus from?

Bochum to Aachen bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Südviertel, Essen station.

Where do I catch the Bochum to Aachen train from?

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

Train or bus from Bochum to Aachen?

The best way to get from Bochum to Aachen is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs €30 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus via Südviertel, Essen, which costs and takes 2h 36m.

Where does the Bochum to Aachen bus arrive?

Bochum to Aachen bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Aachen - 58, Peterstraße station.

Where does the Bochum to Aachen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bochum to Aachen?

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

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Bochum to Aachen by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
2h 12m
€30–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bochum central station to Aachen station westbus N79
3h 45m
€16–27
Bus via Südviertel, Essen
1. Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Aachen - 58, Peterstraßebus Mykolayiv
2h 36m
Drive 128.2 km
1. Drive from Bochum to Aachencar 128.2 km
1h 19m
€19–27
Train via Essen West S
1. Take the train from Essen West S to Aachen Westtrain Rb33
3h 6m
€31–57

Bochum to Aachen by train

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Distance: 167.8 km
Duration: 2h 12m

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

National Express operates a train from Bochum Hbf to Aachen Hbf every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 12m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, OrionBus operates a bus from Südviertel, Essen to Aachen - 58, Peterstraße once daily, and the journey takes 1h 24m.

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