There are 4 ways to get from Wetzlar 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 via Koblenz
best- Take the train from Wetzlar Bahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Re25
- Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain Ice / ...
4h 31m€52–168Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Wetzlar to Montabaurbus N780
- Take the bus from Montabaur to Essen central train stationbus N161
5h 28m€23–49Drive 170.8 km
- Drive from Wetzlar to Bochumcar 170.8 km
1h 38m€32–47Train
- Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain Re30
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Bochum Hbftrain 91 / ...
7h 10m€61–173
Wetzlar to Bochum by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wetzlar to Bochum is to bus which costs €22 - €50 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Wetzlar to Bochum is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Wetzlar to Bochum station. However, there are services departing from Wetzlar and arriving at Essen central train station via Montabaur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Wetzlar to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Wetzlar Bahnhof and arriving at Bochum Hbf via Koblenz Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Wetzlar and Bochum is 290 km. The road distance is 170.8 km.
The best way to get from Wetzlar to Bochum without a car is to train via Koblenz which takes 4h 31m and costs €50 - €170.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Wetzlar to Bochum, including transfers.
Wetzlar to Bochum bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Wetzlar station.
Wetzlar to Bochum train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Wetzlar Bahnhof station.
The best way to get from Wetzlar to Bochum is to train via Koblenz which takes 4h 31m and costs €50 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €50 and takes 5h 28m.
What companies run services between Wetzlar, Germany and Bochum, Germany?
You can take a train from Wetzlar Bahnhof to Bochum Hbf via Koblenz Hbf in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wetzlar to Bochum Hbf via Montabaur, Essen central train station, and Essen Hbf in around 5h 28m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Wetzlar Bahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–100
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Koblenz Hbf to Bochum Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–24
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Frankfurt to Bochum Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Wetzlar to Montabaur
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Montabaur to Essen central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Wetzlar to Bochum bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Montabaur station.
Wetzlar to Bochum train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Koblenz Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wetzlar to Bochum is 171 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Wetzlar to Bochum.
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