There are 5 ways to get from Maastricht to Bochum by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Maastricht to Essen central train stationbus 181 / ...
2h 33m€13–29Train via Düsseldorf
- Take the train from Maastricht to Herzogenrathtrain S43 / ...
- Take the train from Herzogenrath to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain Ice / ...
2h 56mDrive 156.2 km
- Drive from Maastricht to Bochumcar 156.2 km
1h 38m€29–42Train
- Take the train from Maastricht to Herzogenrathtrain S43 / ...
- Take the train from Herzogenrath, Bf to Bochum Hbftrain 14
3h 11m€27–61Train #2
- Take the train from Maastricht to Aachen Hbftrain S43 / ...
- Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain Re
3h 35m€35–78
Maastricht to Bochum by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maastricht to Bochum is to bus which costs €13 - €30 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Maastricht to Bochum is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Maastricht to Bochum station. However, there are services departing from Maastricht and arriving at Essen central train station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Maastricht to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Maastricht and arriving at Bochum Hbf via Herzogenrath and Duesseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between Maastricht and Bochum is 157 km. The road distance is 156.2 km.
The best way to get from Maastricht to Bochum without a car is to bus which takes 2h 33m and costs €13 - €30.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Maastricht to Bochum, including transfers.
Maastricht to Bochum bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Maastricht station.
Maastricht to Bochum train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Maastricht station.
The best way to get from Maastricht to Bochum is to bus which takes 2h 33m and costs €13 - €30. Alternatively, you can train via Düsseldorf, which costs and takes 2h 56m.
What companies run services between Maastricht, Netherlands and Bochum, Germany?
FlixBus operates a bus from Maastricht to Essen central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €12–19 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Maastricht to Bochum Hbf via Herzogenrath and Duesseldorf Hbf in around 2h 56m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Maastricht to Herzogenrath
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Maastricht to Herzogenrath
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Maastricht to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- Arriva NL
Train from Maastricht to Herzogenrath
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- €7–11
Train from Maastricht to Herzogenrath
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- €7–11
Train from Maastricht to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- €9–14
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Maastricht to Herzogenrath
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–8
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Maastricht to Herzogenrath
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–8
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Maastricht to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Herzogenrath to Duesseldorf Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Bochum Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
Train from Aachen Hbf to Bochum Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Bochum Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–22
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Herzogenrath, Bf to Bochum Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Aachen Hbf to Bochum Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Bochum Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Maastricht to Essen central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Maastricht to Bochum bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.
Maastricht to Bochum train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Herzogenrath station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maastricht to Bochum is 156 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Maastricht to Bochum.
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