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

The cheapest way to get from Potsdam to Bochum is to bus which costs €35 - €80 and takes 7h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Potsdam to Bochum is to train and fly which takes 3h 50m and costs €100 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Potsdam and Bochum?

No, there is no direct bus from Potsdam to Bochum station. However, there are services departing from Potsdam, Glienicker Brücke and arriving at Dortmund central bus station via Berlin Wannsee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Potsdam and Bochum?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Bochum Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Potsdam to Bochum?

The distance between Potsdam and Bochum is 483 km. The road distance is 475.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Potsdam to Bochum without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs €30 - €350.

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

The train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Bochum Hbf takes 4h 27m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Potsdam to Bochum bus from?

Potsdam to Bochum bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin Wannsee station.

Where do I catch the Potsdam to Bochum train from?

Potsdam to Bochum train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Potsdam to Bochum?

The best way to get from Potsdam to Bochum is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs €30 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €80 and takes 7h 1m.

Where does the Potsdam to Bochum bus arrive?

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

Where does the Potsdam to Bochum train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Potsdam to Bochum?

Yes, the driving distance between Potsdam to Bochum is 476 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Potsdam to Bochum.

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

Book your Potsdam to Bochum train tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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

Book your Potsdam to Bochum bus tickets online with Omio.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Bochum Hbftrain 10
4h 27m
€30–350
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin Wannsee to Dortmund central bus stationbus N1361
7h 1m
€38–76
Drive 475.5 km
1. Drive from Potsdam to Bochumcar 475.5 km
4h 6m
€69–99
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Bochum Hbftrain
3h 50m
€102–280
Train, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain
4h 42m
€84–308

Potsdam to Bochum by train

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Distance: 482.7 km
Duration: 4h 27m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Bochum Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €85–350 and the journey takes 4h 27m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route once daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin Wannsee to Dortmund central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 5h 35m.

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