There are 5 ways to get from Heerlen to Bochum by train, bus, or car
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Train via Düsseldorf
best- Take the train from Herzogenrath to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain 10 / ...
2h 16mTrain #2
cheapest- Take the train from Herzogenrath, Bf to Essen West Strain Rb33
3h 20m€22–106Bus
- Take the bus from Heerlen, Zandweg to Aachen, Bushofbus 44
- Take the bus from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße to Südviertel, Essenbus Mykolayiv
3h 12mDrive 129.8 km
- Drive from Heerlen to Bochumcar 129.8 km
1h 30m€24–35Train
- Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain Re
2h 53m€33–83
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Heerlen to Bochum is to train which costs €22 - €110 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Heerlen to Bochum is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Heerlen to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Heerlen, Zandweg and arriving at Südviertel, Essen via Aachen - 58, Peterstraße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Heerlen to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Heerlen and arriving at Bochum Hbf via Herzogenrath and Düsseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
The distance between Heerlen and Bochum is 144 km. The road distance is 129.8 km.
The best way to get from Heerlen to Bochum without a car is to train via Düsseldorf which takes 2h 16m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Heerlen to Bochum, including transfers.
Heerlen to Bochum bus services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Heerlen, Zandweg station.
Heerlen to Bochum train services, operated by National Express, depart from Herzogenrath station.
The best way to get from Heerlen to Bochum is to train via Düsseldorf which takes 2h 16m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 12m.
What companies run services between Heerlen, Netherlands and Bochum, Germany?
You can take a train from Heerlen to Bochum Hbf via Herzogenrath, Duesseldorf Hbf, and Düsseldorf Hbf in around 2h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heerlen, Zandweg to Bochum Hbf via Aachen, Bushof, Aachen - 58, Peterstraße, Südviertel, Essen, and Essen Hbf in around 3h 12m.
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Herzogenrath to Duesseldorf Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Bochum Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
Train from Aachen Hbf to Bochum Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- Arriva NL
Bus from Heerlen, Zandweg to Aachen, Bushof
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Arriva NL
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Booking & Getting There
Heerlen to Bochum bus services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Aachen, Bushof station.
Heerlen to Bochum train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Duesseldorf Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Heerlen to Bochum is 130 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Heerlen to Bochum.
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