There are 6 ways to get from Calais to Bochum by train (TGV, Eurostar), train, bus, or car
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 Cologne
best- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain 10 / ...
6h 31m€80–258Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Calais Ville to Dunkerquebus
- Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lille to Brussels-North train stationbus 328 / ...
- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Bochum central stationbus 081
10h 56m€43–73Train, bus
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the bus from LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniers to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus
9h 9m€56–97Drive 415.9 km
- Drive from Calais to Bochumcar 415.9 km
4h 11m€66–95Train
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Duisburg Hbftrain
6h 34m€130–268Train via Aachen
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
- Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
- Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain Re
7h 18m€95–248
Calais to Bochum by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Bochum is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 10h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Bochum is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs €65 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Bochum station. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Bochum central station via Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station, Lille and Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Bochum Hbf via Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
The distance between Calais and Bochum is 527 km. The road distance is 415.9 km.
The best way to get from Calais to Bochum without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 6h 31m and costs €75 - €260.
It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Calais to Bochum, including transfers.
Calais to Bochum bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais to Bochum train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
The best way to get from Calais to Bochum is to train via Cologne which takes 6h 31m and costs €75 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 10h 56m.
What companies run services between Calais, France and Bochum, Germany?
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Bochum Hbf via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais Ville to Bochum central station via Dunkerque, Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station, Lille - Europe Train Station, Lille, and Brussels-North train station in around 10h 56m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +48 77 443 44 44
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sindbad
Bus from LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniers to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Sindbad
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More Questions & Answers
Calais to Bochum bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Dunkerque station.
Calais to Bochum train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Bochum is 416 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Calais to Bochum.
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