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

The cheapest way to get from Jena to Bochum is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Jena to Bochum is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Jena and Bochum?

No, there is no direct bus from Jena station to Bochum station. However, there are services departing from Jena bus station and arriving at Bochum central station via Kassel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Jena and Bochum?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Jena West and arriving at Bochum Hbf. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 43m.

How far is it from Jena to Bochum?

The distance between Jena and Bochum is 429 km. The road distance is 360.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Jena to Bochum without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs €75 - €160.

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

The train from Jena West to Bochum Hbf takes 4h 43m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Jena to Bochum bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Jena to Bochum train from?

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

Train or bus from Jena to Bochum?

The best way to get from Jena to Bochum is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs €75 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 50m.

Where does the Jena to Bochum bus arrive?

Jena to Bochum bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kassel station.

Where does the Jena to Bochum train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Jena to Bochum?

Yes, the driving distance between Jena to Bochum is 360 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Jena to Bochum.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Jena West to Bochum Hbftrain 51
4h 43m
€75–160
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Jena bus station to Kasselbus N69
2. Take the bus from Kassel to Bochum central stationbus 023
6h 50m
€31–47
Drive 360.3 km
1. Drive from Jena to Bochumcar 360.3 km
3h 36m
€53–77
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LEJ - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Bochum Hbftrain
6h 36m
€147–401
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Jena West to Heilbad Heiligenstadttrain Re1
2. Take the train from Heilbad Heiligenstadt to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re / ...
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Hernetrain Re
6h 44m

Jena to Bochum by train

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Distance: 429.2 km
Duration: 4h 43m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Jena West to Bochum Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €75–160 and the journey takes 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jena bus station to Bochum central station via Kassel in around 6h 50m.

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