There are 5 ways to get from Bochum to Bruges 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 Bochum Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain Ic / ...
4h 59m€82–245Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brugesbus N1360b
7h 2m€26–56Drive 302.8 km
- Drive from Bochum to Brugescar 302.8 km
3h 18m€47–68Train
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain Ic / ...
5h 13m€104–225Train via Aachen
- Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Brugestrain Ic / ...
5h 19m€73–298
Bochum to Bruges by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bochum to Bruges is to bus which costs €26 - €60 and takes 7h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Bochum to Bruges is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Bochum station to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Bruges via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Bochum to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Bochum Hbf and arriving at Bruges via Koeln Hbf and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Bochum and Bruges is 404 km. The road distance is 302.8 km.
The best way to get from Bochum to Bruges without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 59m and costs €80 - €250.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Bochum to Bruges, including transfers.
Bochum to Bruges bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.
Bochum to Bruges train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bochum Hbf station.
The best way to get from Bochum to Bruges is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 59m and costs €80 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €60 and takes 7h 2m.
What companies run services between Bochum, Germany and Bruges, Belgium?
You can take a train from Bochum Hbf to Bruges via Koeln Hbf and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Bruges once daily. Tickets cost €25–45 and the journey takes 5h 50m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bochum Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Bruges
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €16–70
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Bruges
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €16–70
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bochum Hbf to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–120
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–110
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Bruges
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €16–70
- 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 Essen central train station to Bruges
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Bochum to Bruges bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bruges station.
Bochum to Bruges train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bochum to Bruges is 303 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Bochum to Bruges.
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