There are 5 ways to get from Zeebrugge to Bochum by train (Eurostar), 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 Cologne
best- Take the train from Blankenberge to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain 10 / ...
5h 17m€69–213Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bruges to Essen central train stationbus N1360b
8h 13m€31–60Drive 310.3 km
- Drive from Zeebrugge to Bochumcar 310.3 km
3h 14m€50–72Train
- Take the train from Knokke to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbftrain Tha
6h 24m€135–230Train via Liège
- Take the train from Knokke to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Aachen Hbftrain Ice / ...
- Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain Re
6h 36m€76–162
Zeebrugge to Bochum by tram and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zeebrugge to Bochum is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Zeebrugge to Bochum is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs €45 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Zeebrugge to Bochum station. However, there are services departing from Zeebrugge Kerk and arriving at Essen central train station via Bruges. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Zeebrugge to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Zeebrugge Kerk and arriving at Bochum Hbf via Blankenberge, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Zeebrugge and Bochum is 431 km. The road distance is 310.3 km.
The best way to get from Zeebrugge to Bochum without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 5h 17m and costs €65 - €220.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Zeebrugge to Bochum, including transfers.
Zeebrugge to Bochum bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bruges station.
Zeebrugge to Bochum train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Blankenberge station.
The best way to get from Zeebrugge to Bochum is to train via Cologne which takes 5h 17m and costs €65 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 13m.
What companies run services between Zeebrugge, Belgium and Bochum, Germany?
You can take a vehicle from Zeebrugge Kerk to Bochum Hbf via Blankenberge Station perron 1, Blankenberge, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bruges to Essen central train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €27–45 and the journey takes 6h 10m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Blankenberge to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Knokke to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Knokke to Liège-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Liege-Guillemins to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Bochum Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Liege-Guillemins to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Aachen Hbf to Bochum Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €110–180
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Liege-Guillemins to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Köln Hbf to Bochum Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
Train from Aachen Hbf to Bochum Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- FlixTrain GmbH
Train from Köln Hbf to Bochum Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- FlixTrain GmbH
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- Arriva NL
Train from Liege-Guillemins to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- €9–14
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bruges to Essen central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Zeebrugge to Bochum bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.
Zeebrugge to Bochum train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zeebrugge to Bochum is 310 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Zeebrugge to Bochum.
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