There are 4 ways to get from Bochum to Ter Apel by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 77
- Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
- Take the train from Zwolle to Emmentrain
5h 35m€48–140Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Groningen central stationbus FlixBus 027
- Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Emmen, Station uitstaphaltebus 300 / ...
6h 54m€32–66Drive 178.5 km
- Drive from Bochum to Ter Apelcar 178.5 km
1h 48m€32–46Train, line 72 bus
- Take the train from Herne Wanne-Eickel Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)train 35
- Take the bus from Winschoten, Station to Ter Apel, Stationsstraatbus 72
6h 5m€54–195
Bochum to Ter Apel by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bochum to Ter Apel is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Bochum to Ter Apel is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Bochum station to Ter Apel. However, there are services departing from Dortmund central bus station and arriving at Ter Apel, Centrum via Groningen, Hoofdstation and Emmen, Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Bochum to Ter Apel. However, there are services departing from Bochum Hbf and arriving at Emmen via Essen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Bochum and Ter Apel is 291 km. The road distance is 178.5 km.
The best way to get from Bochum to Ter Apel without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs €45 - €140.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Bochum to Ter Apel, including transfers.
Bochum to Ter Apel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dortmund central bus station.
Bochum to Ter Apel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
The best way to get from Bochum to Ter Apel is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs €45 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 6h 54m.
What companies run services between Bochum, Germany and Ter Apel, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Bochum Hbf to Ter Apel, Korenakker via Essen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, Zwolle, Emmen, and Emmen, Station in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bochum Hbf to Ter Apel, Centrum via Dortmund Hbf, Dortmund central bus station, Groningen central station, Groningen, Hoofdstation, and Emmen, Station in around 6h 54m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Essen Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Herne Wanne-Eickel Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–170
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Zwolle to Emmen
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–19
- Website
- Blauwnet
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Dortmund central bus station to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +31 900 0155
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
Bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Emmen, Station uitstaphalte
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
Bus from Winschoten, Station to Ter Apel, Stationsstraat
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
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More Questions & Answers
Bochum to Ter Apel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Groningen central station.
Bochum to Ter Apel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bochum to Ter Apel is 179 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Bochum to Ter Apel.
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