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 44m€58–295Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bruges to Essen central train stationbus N1360b
6h 22m€26–52Drive 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 7m€73–290Train 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 25m€73–298
Bruges to Bochum by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bruges to Bochum is to bus which costs €26 - €55 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 44m.
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 44m and costs €55 - €300.
It takes approximately 4h 44m 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 44m and costs €55 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €55 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 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bruges to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €25–45 and the journey takes 6h 10m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruges to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruges to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bruges to Essen central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Flixbus
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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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