What is the cheapest way to get from Dresden to Bochum?

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Bochum is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 8h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dresden to Bochum?

The fastest way to get from Dresden to Bochum is to fly and train which takes 3h 20m and costs €130 - €420.

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Bochum?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dresden central station station and arriving at Bochum central station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Dresden and Bochum?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt and arriving at Bochum Hbf. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 56m.

How far is it from Dresden to Bochum?

The distance between Dresden and Bochum is 555 km. The road distance is 529.1 km.

How do I travel from Dresden to Bochum without a car?

The best way to get from Dresden to Bochum without a car is to train via Hanover which takes 5h 50m and costs €40 - €470.

How long does it take to get from Dresden to Bochum?

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Dresden to Bochum, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Bochum bus from?

Dresden to Bochum bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dresden central station.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Bochum train from?

Dresden to Bochum train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), depart from Dresden-Neustadt station.

Train or bus from Dresden to Bochum?

The best way to get from Dresden to Bochum is to train via Hanover which takes 5h 50m and costs €40 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 8h 10m.

Where does the Dresden to Bochum bus arrive?

Dresden to Bochum bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bochum central station.

Where does the Dresden to Bochum train arrive?

Dresden to Bochum train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Berlin-Spandau station.

Can I drive from Dresden to Bochum?

Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Bochum is 529 km. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Dresden to Bochum.

How do I get a train ticket from Dresden to Bochum?

Book your Dresden to Bochum train tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

How do I get a bus ticket from Dresden to Bochum?

Book your Dresden to Bochum bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bochum?

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Dresden to Bochum - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 11 ways to get from Dresden to Bochum by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Dresden Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Bochum Hbftrain
3h 20m
€134–418
Train via Hanover
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to Berlin-Spandautrain Rj
2. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Bochum Hbftrain 10 / ...
5h 50m
€40–465
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Bochum central stationbus 023 / ...
8h 10m
€40–65
Drive 529.1 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Bochumcar 529.1 km
4h 38m
€76–110
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Bochum Hbftrain
4h 33m
€121–381
Fly Dresden Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane DRS - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain
7h 17m
€151–516
Fly Dresden Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DRS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Duisburg Hbftrain
4h 39m
€160–490
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain
5h 25m
€103–409
Train
1. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Bochum Hbftrain 51
5h 56m
€40–440
Train #2
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Central Stationtrain Flx30
6h 29m
€48–70
Train #3
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Hagen Hbftrain 55
7h 13m
€117–443

Dresden to Bochum by train

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Distance: 555.1 km
Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Dresden, Germany and Bochum, Germany?

You can take a train from Dresden-Neustadt to Bochum Hbf via S Spandau Bhf and Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dresden central station to Bochum central station twice daily. Tickets cost €40–65 and the journey takes 8h 10m.

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