There are 5 ways to get from Bruges to Bochum by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train
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 Brussels
best- Take the train from Bruges to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain 10 / ...
4h 40m€74–321Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bruges to Essen central train stationbus N1360b
6h 22m€31–60Drive 302.5 km
- Drive from Bruges to Bochumcar 302.5 km
3h 16m€47–68Train
- Take the train from Brugge to Köln Hbftrain 79
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain 10 / ...
5h 15m€76–321Train via Aachen
- Take the train from Bruges to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbftrain Ice / ...
- Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain Re
5h 28m€70–324
Bruges to Bochum by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bruges to Bochum is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 6h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Bruges to Bochum is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Bruges to Bochum station. However, there are services departing from Bruges and arriving at Essen central train station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Bruges to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Bruges and arriving at Bochum Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Bruges and Bochum is 411 km. The road distance is 302.5 km.
The best way to get from Bruges to Bochum without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 40m and costs €70 - €330.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Bruges to Bochum, including transfers.
Bruges to Bochum bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bruges station.
Bruges to Bochum train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruges station.
The best way to get from Bruges to Bochum is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 40m and costs €70 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 6h 22m.
What companies run services between Bruges, Belgium and Bochum, Germany?
You can take a train from Bruges to Bochum Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bruges to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €29–50 and the journey takes 6h 10m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Bruges to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Bruges to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Bruges to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €17–75
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–170
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Bochum Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–80
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Brugge to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €55–250
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Bochum Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–80
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Bruges to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–75
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–120
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Aachen Hbf to Bochum Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–130
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–120
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Köln Hbf to Bochum Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Aachen Hbf to Bochum Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
- Phone
- +49 9126 301 90 70
- [email protected]
- Website
- train-rental.com
Train from Köln Hbf to Bochum Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- train-rental.com
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bruges to Essen central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Bruges to Bochum bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.
Bruges to Bochum train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bruges to Bochum is 303 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Bruges to Bochum.
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