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

The cheapest way to get from Rostock to Bochum is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rostock to Bochum is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Rostock and Bochum?

No, there is no direct bus from Rostock station to Bochum station. However, there are services departing from Rostock central bus station and arriving at Bochum central station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Rostock and Bochum?

No, there is no direct train from Rostock to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Rostock Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Bochum Hbf via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

How far is it from Rostock to Bochum?

The distance between Rostock and Bochum is 568 km. The road distance is 521.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Rostock to Bochum without a car is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs €100 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Rostock to Bochum, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rostock to Bochum bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rostock to Bochum train from?

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

Train or bus from Rostock to Bochum?

The best way to get from Rostock to Bochum is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs €100 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 25m.

Where does the Rostock to Bochum bus arrive?

Rostock to Bochum bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Rostock to Bochum train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rostock to Bochum?

Yes, the driving distance between Rostock to Bochum is 522 km. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Rostock to Bochum.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain 25 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain 43 / ...
6h 10m
€103–455
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rostock central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N1386 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Bochum central stationbus N1360a
9h 25m
€42–73
Drive 521.6 km
1. Drive from Rostock to Bochumcar 521.6 km
4h 25m
€74–107
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAM - DUS
3. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Bochum Hbftrain
5h 24m
€127–422
Train via Gelsenkirchen Hbf
1. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain 25 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Central Station to Gelsenkirchen Central Stationtrain Flx20
6h 47m
€65–208
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
3. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Bochum Hbftrain
5h 31m
€136–457
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rostock 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
6h 29m
€119–496

Rostock to Bochum by train

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Distance: 568 km
Duration: 6h 10m

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

You can take a train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Bochum Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rostock central bus station to Bochum central station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 9h 25m.

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