There are 5 ways to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bochum by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train via Köln Hbf
best- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain 10 / ...
1h 28m€21–92Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Bochum central stationbus N1327 / ...
1h 40m€7–13Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Cologne Bonn-CGN to Bochum87.1 km
53 minDrive 87.1 km
- Drive from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bochumcar 87.1 km
53 min€13–18Train
- Take the train from Koeln/Bonn Flughafen to Bochum Hbftrain Re
1h 51m
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bochum by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bochum is to bus which costs €7 - €13 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bochum is to drive which takes 53 min and costs €12 - €18.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cologne Airport CGN and arriving at Bochum central station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Koeln/Bonn Flughafen and arriving at Bochum Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 51m.
The distance between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Bochum is 113 km. The road distance is 87.1 km.
The best way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bochum without a car is to train via Köln Hbf which takes 1h 28m and costs €20 - €95.
It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bochum, including transfers.
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bochum bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cologne Airport CGN station.
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bochum train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
The best way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bochum is to train via Köln Hbf which takes 1h 28m and costs €20 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €7 - €13 and takes 1h 40m.
What companies run services between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), Germany and Bochum, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Bochum Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €18–80 and the journey takes 1h 4m. National Express also services this route every 30 minutes. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Bochum central station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €7–13 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Bochum Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–80
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Köln Hbf to Bochum Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
Train from Koeln/Bonn Flughafen to Bochum Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Bochum central station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Cologne Bonn-CGN to Bochum
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bochum bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bochum central station.
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bochum train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bochum Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bochum is 87 km. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bochum.
Book your Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bochum train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bochum bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 1987+ hotels available in Bochum.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Bochum. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.











