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

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Bochum is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Bochum is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Leipzig and Bochum?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leipzig central train station station and arriving at Bochum central station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Leipzig and Bochum?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at Bochum Hbf. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Bochum?

The distance between Leipzig and Bochum is 502 km. The road distance is 410.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Leipzig to Bochum without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €40 - €190.

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

The train from Leipzig Hbf to Bochum Hbf takes 4h 35m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Bochum bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Bochum train from?

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

Train or bus from Leipzig to Bochum?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Bochum is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €40 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Leipzig to Bochum bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leipzig to Bochum train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leipzig to Bochum?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Bochum is 411 km. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Leipzig to Bochum.

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

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Bochum?

There are 1997+ hotels available in Bochum.

Leipzig to Bochum - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Leipzig to Bochum by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain 51
4h 35m
€40–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Bochum central stationbus 023 / ...
6h 25m
€35–55
Drive 410.8 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Bochumcar 410.8 km
4h 3m
€61–88
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LEJ - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Bochum Hbftrain
5h 21m
€133–377
Train via Dortmund Hbf
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain 55 / ...
5h 6m
€39–192
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Bochum Hbftrain
4h 35m
€106–371
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LEJ - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain
4h 44m
€130–309
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain
5h 23m
€95–350

Leipzig to Bochum by train

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Distance: 501.7 km
Duration: 4h 35m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Leipzig Hbf to Bochum Hbf 3 times a day. Tickets cost €85–190 and the journey takes 4h 35m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route once a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leipzig central train station to Bochum central station twice daily. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 6h 25m.

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