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

The cheapest way to get from Bochum to Leuven is to bus which costs €22 - €35 and takes 6h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bochum to Leuven is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Bochum and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Bochum station to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Bochum central station and arriving at Leuven Wijnpers via Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Bochum and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Bochum to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Bochum Hbf and arriving at Louvain via Köln Hbf and Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

How far is it from Bochum to Leuven?

The distance between Bochum and Leuven is 280 km. The road distance is 216.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Bochum to Leuven without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 3h 23m and costs €35 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Bochum to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bochum to Leuven bus from?

Bochum to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bochum central station.

Where do I catch the Bochum to Leuven train from?

Bochum to Leuven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bochum Hbf station.

Train or bus from Bochum to Leuven?

The best way to get from Bochum to Leuven is to train via Cologne which takes 3h 23m and costs €35 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 6h 6m.

Where does the Bochum to Leuven bus arrive?

Bochum to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Bochum to Leuven train arrive?

Bochum to Leuven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Bochum to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Bochum to Leuven is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Bochum to Leuven.

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

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Bochum to Leuven - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via Cologne
best
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
3h 23m
€39–200
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bochum central station to Brussels-North train stationbus 081
6h 6m
€22–33
Drive 216.5 km
1. Drive from Bochum to Leuvencar 216.5 km
2h 25m
€34–49
Train
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain Tha
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
3h 40m
€50–203
Train #2
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain Thalys / ...
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
4h 2m
€70–155

Bochum to Leuven by train

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Distance: 279.6 km
Duration: 3h 23m

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

You can take a train from Bochum Hbf to Louvain via Köln Hbf and Liège-Guillemins in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bochum central station to Brussels-North train station twice daily. Tickets cost €19–30 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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