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

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Bochum is to rideshare which costs €20 and takes 4h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Bochum is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Hamburg and Bochum?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Bochum central station station. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg and Bochum?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Bochum Hbf. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 2m.

How far is it from Hamburg to Bochum?

The distance between Hamburg and Bochum is 359 km. The road distance is 345.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Hamburg to Bochum without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs €28 - €140.

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

The train from Hamburg Hbf to Bochum Hbf takes 3h 2m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Bochum bus from?

Hamburg to Bochum bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Hamburg station.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Bochum train from?

Hamburg to Bochum train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.

Train or bus from Hamburg to Bochum?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Bochum is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs €28 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus via Dortmund central bus station, which costs €45 - €65 and takes 4h 25m.

Where does the Hamburg to Bochum bus arrive?

Hamburg to Bochum bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus station.

Where does the Hamburg to Bochum train arrive?

Hamburg to Bochum train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bochum Hbf station.

Can I drive from Hamburg to Bochum?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg to Bochum is 346 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Hamburg to Bochum.

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

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

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

Book your Hamburg to Bochum bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Bochum?

There are 1997+ hotels available in Bochum.

Can I share a ride from Hamburg to Bochum?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Hamburg and Bochum. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Hamburg to Bochum - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and rideshare

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There are 6 ways to get from Hamburg to Bochum by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain 43 / ...
3h 2m
€28–140
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Hamburg to Bochumrideshare 345.5 km
4h 15m
€20
Bus via Dortmund central bus station
1. Take the bus from Hamburg to Dortmund central bus stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
4h 25m
€47–60
Drive 345.9 km
1. Drive from Hamburg to Bochumcar 345.9 km
2h 56m
€51–74
Fly, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAM - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Bochum Hbftrain
3h 13m
€88–296
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Bochum central stationbus N1360a
5h 20m
€30–50

Hamburg to Bochum by train

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Distance: 358.9 km
Duration: 3h 2m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hamburg Hbf to Bochum Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €60–140 and the journey takes 3h 2m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Hamburg to Dortmund central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €36–39 and the journey takes 3h 49m. East West Eurolines also services this route once daily.

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