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

The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Bochum is to bus which costs €22 - €40 and takes 6h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leuven to Bochum is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Leuven and Bochum?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuven to Bochum station. However, there are services departing from Leuven Lüdenscheid and arriving at Bochum central station via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Leuven and Bochum?

No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Bochum Hbf via Liege-Guillemins and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

How far is it from Leuven to Bochum?

The distance between Leuven and Bochum is 286 km. The road distance is 220.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Leuven to Bochum without a car is to train via Liège which takes 3h 15m and costs €35 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Leuven to Bochum, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Bochum bus from?

Leuven to Bochum bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Leuven Lüdenscheid station.

Where do I catch the Leuven to Bochum train from?

Leuven to Bochum train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.

Train or bus from Leuven to Bochum?

The best way to get from Leuven to Bochum is to train via Liège which takes 3h 15m and costs €35 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 6h 31m.

Where does the Leuven to Bochum bus arrive?

Leuven to Bochum bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Brussel Noord afstaphalte station.

Where does the Leuven to Bochum train arrive?

Leuven to Bochum train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Liège-Guillemins station.

Can I drive from Leuven to Bochum?

Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Bochum is 221 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Leuven to Bochum.

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

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Leuven to Bochum - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Leuven to Bochum by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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Train via Liège
best
1. Take the train from Louvain to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain 10 / ...
3h 15m
€40–204
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leuven Lüdenscheid to Brussel Noord afstaphaltebus R81 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Bochum central stationbus 081
6h 31m
€22–38
Drive 220.6 km
1. Drive from Leuven to Bochumcar 220.6 km
2h 17m
€35–50
Train
1. Take the train from Leuven to Köln Hbftrain 79
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain 10 / ...
3h 32m
€51–203
Train #2
1. Take the train from Louvain to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Aachen Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain Re
3h 33m
€51–204

Leuven to Bochum by train

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Distance: 286.4 km
Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Leuven, Belgium and Bochum, Germany?

You can take a train from Louvain to Bochum Hbf via Liege-Guillemins and Köln Hbf in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leuven Lüdenscheid to Bochum central station via Brussel Noord afstaphalte and Brussels-North train station in around 6h 31m.

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