There are 5 ways to get from Ghent 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
best- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre 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 16m€67–290Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Essen central train stationbus N1360b
5h 27m€27–54Drive 271.7 km
- Drive from Ghent to Bochumcar 271.7 km
2h 51m€42–61Train via Aachen
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre 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 4m€65–293Train #2
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbftrain Tha
5h 5m€62–147
Ghent to Bochum by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Bochum is to bus which costs €27 - €55 and takes 5h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Ghent to Bochum is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Ghent to Bochum station. However, there are services departing from Ghent Dampoort and arriving at Essen central train station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Gand-Saint-Pierre and arriving at Bochum Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Ghent and Bochum is 371 km. The road distance is 271.7 km.
The best way to get from Ghent to Bochum without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs €65 - €290.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Ghent to Bochum, including transfers.
Ghent to Bochum bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ghent Dampoort station.
Ghent to Bochum train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
The best way to get from Ghent to Bochum is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs €65 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €55 and takes 5h 27m.
What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Bochum, Germany?
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bochum Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Ghent Dampoort to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €25–45 and the journey takes 5h 15m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €9–45
- 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 Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels-Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–45
- 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
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €9–45
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–100
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Ghent Dampoort to Essen central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Ghent to Bochum bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.
Ghent to Bochum train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ghent to Bochum is 272 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Ghent to Bochum.
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