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How to get fromOstend to Bochumby train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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

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  1. Train via Brussels

    best
    1. Take the train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Miditrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
    3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain train Ice / ...
    5h 10m
    €62–223

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bruges to Essen central train stationbus bus N1360b
    8h 35m
    €33–61

  3. Drive  330.7 km

    1. Drive from Ostend to Bochumcar car 330.7 km
    3h 20m
    €53–77

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Oostende to Köln Hbftrain train 79
    2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain train 10 / ...
    5h 23m
    €73–166

  5. Train via Liège

    1. Take the train from Ostende to Liège-Guilleminstrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Aachen Hbftrain train Ice / ...
    3. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain train Re
    5h 38m
    €73–177

Ostend to Bochum by train

Calendar88Weekly Trains
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket€62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 432.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a train from Ostende to Bochum Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Koeln Hbf in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bruges to Essen central train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €29–45 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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