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

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Bochum is to train which costs €21 - €50 and takes 3h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Bochum is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Bochum?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiden to Bochum station. However, there are services departing from Leiden, Groenoord and arriving at Bochum central station via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Leiden and Bochum?

No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal and arriving at Bochum Hbf via Arnhem Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

How far is it from Leiden to Bochum?

The distance between Leiden and Bochum is 252 km. The road distance is 229.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Leiden to Bochum without a car is to train via Arnhem which takes 3h 9m and costs €24 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Leiden to Bochum, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Bochum bus from?

Leiden to Bochum bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport station.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Bochum train from?

Leiden to Bochum train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leiden Centraal station.

Train or bus from Leiden to Bochum?

The best way to get from Leiden to Bochum is to train via Arnhem which takes 3h 9m and costs €24 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 5h 37m.

Where does the Leiden to Bochum bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leiden to Bochum train arrive?

Leiden to Bochum train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Leiden to Bochum?

Yes, the driving distance between Leiden to Bochum is 229 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Leiden to Bochum.

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

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Where can I stay near Bochum?

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Train via Arnhem
best
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Arnhem Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...
3h 9m
€24–99
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Leiden Lammenschans to Utrecht Centraaltrain Sprinter
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...
3h 12m
€21–46
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain Sprinter / ...
2. Take the bus from Utrecht Centraal station to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
4h 7m
€30–41
Drive 229.5 km
1. Drive from Leiden to Bochumcar 229.5 km
2h 32m
€41–59
Fly, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
2. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Bochum Hbftrain
2h 51m
€134–329
Bus
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Bochum central stationbus 056
5h 37m
€24–37

Leiden to Bochum by train

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Distance: 251.8 km
Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Leiden, Netherlands and Bochum, Germany?

You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Bochum Hbf via Arnhem Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf in around 3h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Bochum central station twice daily. Tickets cost €17–28 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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