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

The cheapest way to get from Munich to Bochum is to bus which costs €35 - €80 and takes 9h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Munich to Bochum is to fly and train which takes 3h 38m and costs €90 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Munich and Bochum?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Munich central bus station station and arriving at Bochum central station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Munich and Bochum?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from München Hbf and arriving at Bochum Hbf. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 17m.

How far is it from Munich to Bochum?

The distance between Munich and Bochum is 711 km. The road distance is 592.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Munich to Bochum without a car is to train via Dortmund Hbf which takes 5h 45m and costs €120 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Munich to Bochum, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Munich to Bochum bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Munich to Bochum train from?

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

Train or bus from Munich to Bochum?

The best way to get from Munich to Bochum is to train via Dortmund Hbf which takes 5h 45m and costs €120 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €80 and takes 9h 20m.

Where does the Munich to Bochum bus arrive?

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

Where does the Munich to Bochum train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Munich to Bochum?

Yes, the driving distance between Munich to Bochum is 592 km. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Munich to Bochum.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Bochum?

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Munich to Bochum - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 10 ways to get from Munich to Bochum by train, bus, night train, car, car train, or plane

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Train via Dortmund Hbf
best
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain 47 / ...
5h 45m
€127–483
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Bochum central stationbus N885 / ...
9h 20m
€35–80
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Muenchen Hbf to Dortmund Hbfnighttrain Nj
8h 23m
€43–118
Drive 592.3 km
1. Drive from Munich to Bochumcar 592.3 km
5h 39m
€86–123
Train
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain 62 / ...
6h 17m
€120–460
Car train, drive
1. Take the cartrain from München Ost to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhecartrain Uex 2026
2. Drive from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Bochumcar
7h 8m
€122–152
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Bochum Hbftrain
3h 38m
€91–247
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain
4h 30m
€84–300
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MUC - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Duisburg Hbftrain
4h 46m
€103–393
Fly to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO)plane MUC - FMO
2. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Bochum Hbftrain
5h 34m
€148–358

Munich to Bochum by train

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Distance: 710.9 km
Duration: 5h 45m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from München Hbf to Dortmund Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €120–470 and the journey takes 5h 31m. MSM Partyzug also services this route once a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Munich central bus station to Bochum central station twice daily. Tickets cost €50–80 and the journey takes 9h 20m. Trans Turist also services this route 3 times a week.

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