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

The cheapest way to get from Kaiserslautern to Bochum is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kaiserslautern to Bochum is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Kaiserslautern and Bochum?

No, there is no direct bus from Kaiserslautern station to Bochum station. However, there are services departing from Kaiserslautern central train station and arriving at Bochum central station via Trier central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Kaiserslautern and Bochum?

No, there is no direct train from Kaiserslautern to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Kaiserslautern Hbf and arriving at Bochum Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

How far is it from Kaiserslautern to Bochum?

The distance between Kaiserslautern and Bochum is 402 km. The road distance is 305.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Kaiserslautern to Bochum without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs €70 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Kaiserslautern to Bochum, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kaiserslautern to Bochum bus from?

Kaiserslautern to Bochum bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kaiserslautern central train station.

Where do I catch the Kaiserslautern to Bochum train from?

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

Train or bus from Kaiserslautern to Bochum?

The best way to get from Kaiserslautern to Bochum is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs €70 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 10m.

Where does the Kaiserslautern to Bochum bus arrive?

Kaiserslautern to Bochum bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Trier central train station.

Where does the Kaiserslautern to Bochum train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kaiserslautern to Bochum?

Yes, the driving distance between Kaiserslautern to Bochum is 305 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Kaiserslautern to Bochum.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Bochum?

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Kaiserslautern to Bochum by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kaiserslautern Hbf to Mannheim Hbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Bochum Hbftrain 43 / ...
4h 14m
€72–320
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kaiserslautern central train station to Trier central train stationbus N36
2. Take the bus from Trier central train station to Bochum central stationbus N1327
7h 10m
€33–56
Drive 305.5 km
1. Drive from Kaiserslautern to Bochumcar 305.5 km
3h 13m
€44–63
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Kaiserslautern Hbf to Mannheim Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
4. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Bochum Hbftrain
3h 58m
€126–273
Train via Koblenz
1. Take the train from Kaiserslautern, Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Koeln-Muelheimtrain Re
3. Take the train from Koeln-Muelheim to Bochum Hbftrain Re
4h 56m
Train via Koblenz #2
1. Take the train from Kaiserslautern, Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Bochum Hbftrain 91 / ...
6h 22m
€69–203

Kaiserslautern to Bochum by train

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Distance: 401.7 km
Duration: 4h 14m

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

You can take a train from Kaiserslautern Hbf to Bochum Hbf via Mannheim Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kaiserslautern central train station to Bochum central station via Trier central train station in around 7h 10m.

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