There are 5 ways to get from Trier to Bochum by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain Re22
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain 10 / ...
4h 18m€59–151Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Trier central train station to Bochum central stationbus N1327
4h 40m€20–35Drive 244.7 km
- Drive from Trier to Bochumcar 244.7 km
2h 30m€35–50Train via Koblenz
- Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain 11 / ...
- Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Bochum Hbftrain 91 / ...
4h 22m€50–196Train via Cologne
- Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain Re22
- Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Bochum Hbftrain Re
5h 3m€61–156
Trier to Bochum by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Trier to Bochum is to bus which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Trier to Bochum is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs €30 - €50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Trier central train station station and arriving at Bochum central station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Trier to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Trier, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Bochum Hbf via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Trier and Bochum is 267 km. The road distance is 244.7 km.
The best way to get from Trier to Bochum without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs €55 - €160.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Trier to Bochum, including transfers.
Trier to Bochum bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Trier central train station.
Trier to Bochum train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Trier to Bochum is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs €55 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Trier, Germany and Bochum, Germany?
You can take a train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Bochum Hbf via Köln Hbf in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Trier central train station to Bochum central station once daily. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 4h 40m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Bochum Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–80
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Bochum Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–150
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Bochum Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Köln Hbf to Bochum Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Bochum Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 621 830 1200
- Website
- Süwex
Train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Schedules at
- Süwex
- Phone
- +49 9126 301 90 70
- [email protected]
- Website
- TRI Train Rental GmbH
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Bochum Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- TRI Train Rental GmbH
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Trier central train station to Bochum central station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Trier to Bochum bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bochum central station.
Trier to Bochum train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trier to Bochum is 245 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Trier to Bochum.
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