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There are 5 ways to get from Ratingen to Bochum by train, bus, car, taxi, or tram

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ratingen Ost S to Essen Hbftrain train S6
    2. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain train Re
    38 min
    €8–31

  2. Drive 40.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ratingen to Bochumcar car 40.1 km
    29 min
    €6–9

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ratingen Bechemer Straße to Velbert ZOBbus bus 771
    2. Take the bus from Velbert ZOB to Essen Hbfbus bus Sb19
    1h 58m
    €7–32

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ratingen to Bochumtaxi taxi 40.1 km
    29 min
    €110–140

  5. Tram, train

    1. Take the tram from Ratingen Mitte to D-Bilk Stram tram U72
    2. Take the train from Duesseldorf-Bilk to Bochum Hbftrain train Re
    1h 51m

Ratingen to Bochum by train

Calendar413Weekly Trains
Duration38 minAverage Duration
Ticket€8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 39.7 km
  • Duration: 38 min

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

You can take a train from Ratingen Ost S to Bochum Hbf via Essen Hbf in around 38 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ratingen Bechemer Straße to Bochum Hbf via Velbert ZOB, Essen Hbf, and Essen Hbf in around 1h 58m.

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