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

The cheapest way to get from Gießen to Bochum is to bus which costs €17 - €25 and takes 3h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gießen to Bochum is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Gießen and Bochum?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Gießen and arriving at Bochum central station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Gießen and Bochum?

No, there is no direct train from Gießen to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Gießen Bahnhof and arriving at Bochum Hbf via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

How far is it from Gießen to Bochum?

The distance between Gießen and Bochum is 188 km. The road distance is 180.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Gießen to Bochum without a car is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs €17 - €25.

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

The bus from Gießen to Bochum central station takes 3h 30m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Gießen to Bochum bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Gießen to Bochum train from?

Gießen to Bochum train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Gießen Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Gießen to Bochum?

The best way to get from Gießen to Bochum is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs €17 - €25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €120 and takes 4h 17m.

Where does the Gießen to Bochum bus arrive?

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

Where does the Gießen to Bochum train arrive?

Gießen to Bochum train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.

Can I drive from Gießen to Bochum?

Yes, the driving distance between Gießen to Bochum is 180 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Gießen to Bochum.

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

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

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Gießen to Bochum by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Gießen to Bochum central stationbus N885
3h 30m
€17–25
Train
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain Re30
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Bochum Hbftrain Re
4h 17m
€50–116
Drive 180.5 km
1. Drive from Gießen to Bochumcar 180.5 km
1h 45m
€34–49
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Bochum Hbftrain
3h 48m
€110–220

Gießen to Bochum by bus

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Distance: 187.6 km
Duration: 3h 30m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Gießen to Bochum central station once daily. Tickets cost €17–25 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gießen Bahnhof to Bochum Hbf via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe in around 4h 17m.

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