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How to get fromBochum to Ghentby train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Bochum to Ghent by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain train Ic / ...
    4h 30m
    €92–240

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Ghent Dampoortbus bus N1360b
    6h 11m
    €28–57

  3. Drive 273.3 km

    1. Drive from Bochum to Ghentcar car 273.3 km
    2h 55m
    €43–61

  4. Train via Aachen

    1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train Tha
    3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain train Ic / ...
    4h 50m
    €65–294

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train Tha
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain train Ic / ...
    4h 57m
    €64–126

Bochum to Ghent by train

Calendar76Weekly Trains
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 370.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Bochum, Germany and Ghent, Belgium?

You can take a train from Bochum Hbf to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Koeln Hbf and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Ghent Dampoort once daily. Tickets cost €25–45 and the journey takes 5h.

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