There are 3 ways to get from Paderborn to Bochum by train, rideshare, or car
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Paderborn to Bochum by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Paderborn to Bochum is to rideshare which costs €4 - €8 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Paderborn to Bochum is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs €21 - €50.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Paderborn Hbf and arriving at Bochum Hbf. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.
The distance between Paderborn and Bochum is 126 km. The road distance is 120 km.
The best way to get from Paderborn to Bochum without a car is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs €21 - €50.
The train from Paderborn Hbf to Bochum Hbf takes 1h 20m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Paderborn to Bochum train services, operated by National Express, depart from Paderborn Hbf station.
Paderborn to Bochum train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bochum Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paderborn to Bochum is 120 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Paderborn to Bochum.
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What companies run services between Paderborn, Germany and Bochum, Germany?
National Express operates a train from Paderborn Hbf to Bochum Hbf every 2 hours, and the journey takes 1h 20m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 3 times a day.
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Paderborn Hbf to Bochum Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Paderborn Hbf to Bochum Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Paderborn to Bochum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
There are 1996+ hotels available in Bochum.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Paderborn and Bochum. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.