There are 5 ways to get from Bochum to Belgium by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)
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 Bochum Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
3h 49m€45–116Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bochum central station to Brussels-North train stationbus 081
4h 45m€20–35Drive 241.3 km
- Drive from Bochum to Brusselscar 241.3 km
2h 44m€38–55Train (Eurostar)
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
4h 17m€104–175Train via Aachen
- Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
4h 20m€61–148
Bochum to Belgium by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bochum to Belgium is to bus which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Bochum to Belgium is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs €35 - €55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bochum central station station and arriving at Brussels-North train station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Bochum to Belgium. However, there are services departing from Bochum Hbf and arriving at Bourse via Köln Hbf and Gare Du Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Bochum and Belgium is 310 km. The road distance is 241.3 km.
The best way to get from Bochum to Belgium without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 3h 49m and costs €45 - €120.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Bochum to Belgium, including transfers.
Bochum to Belgium bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bochum central station.
Bochum to Belgium train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bochum Hbf station.
The best way to get from Bochum to Belgium is to train via Cologne which takes 3h 49m and costs €45 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Bochum, Germany and Belgium?
You can take a train from Bochum Hbf to Bourse via Köln Hbf, Brussels-North, and Gare Du Nord in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bochum central station to Brussels-North train station twice daily. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bochum Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bochum Hbf to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- 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 Bochum central station to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Bochum to Belgium bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.
Bochum to Belgium train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bochum to Belgium is 241 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Bochum to Belgium.
Book your Bochum to Belgium bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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