The cheapest and fastest trains from Berlin to Bochum
Cheapest price
€32
Average price
€73
Fastest journey
3 h 38 m
Average duration
3 h 45 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
439 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin to Bochum is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin to Bochum will cost around €73 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €32.
Of the 9 trains that leave Berlin for Bochum on Thu, Nov 06, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 439 km distance in an average of 3 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 38 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 3 h 57 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Berlin to Bochum
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Bochum among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a flight costs an average of €50.
Distance: 439 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€64 Average price | €33 Average price Cheapest | €161 Average price |
4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration 6h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Berlin to Bochum train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 642 | On time 7:46 AM Berlin Hbf | 3h38 | 11:24 AM Bochum Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 942 | On time 8:46 AM Berlin Hbf | 3h38 | 12:24 PM Bochum Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 640 | On time 9:46 AM Berlin Hbf | 3h38 | 1:24 PM Bochum Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 758 | On time 10:06 AM Berlin Hbf | 3h55 | 2:01 PM Bochum Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 940 | Delayed 10:46 AM Berlin Hbf | 3h38 | 2:25 PM 2:25 PMBochum Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 11:27 AM Berlin Hbf | 4h10 | 3:37 PM Bochum Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 11:40 AM Berlin Spandau | 3h57 | 3:37 PM Bochum Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Berlin to Bochum
Distance 439 km |
Average train duration 4h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price €17 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 3h 36m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 23:57 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain from Berlin to Bochum trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain trains will get you between Berlin and Bochum from €17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
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FAQs: Trains from Berlin to Bochum

When departing from Berlin, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Berlin Hbf, Berlin Alexanderplatz and Berlin Südkreuz station. When arriving in Bochum, you can end your trip in train stations like Bochum Hbf, Bochum-Langendreer West station and Bochum-Dahlhausen station.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Berlin Hbf, which is located around 3.5 miles (5.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Bochum Hbf, located 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Berlin to Bochum
- AVCI Bistro
- Restaurant Athos
- Yoko Sushi
- Payamlino Bistro
- Hotel Nova
- Pension Adamshof
- Pension Zum Lichtenberger
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Jäger & Lustig
- BLOCK HOUSE
- Pizza und Pasta
- Lang Van II
- Upstalsboom Hotel Friedrichshain
- Armony Hotel
- Nu hotel berlin
- Holiday Inn Berlin - City East Side
- Haus der 100 Biere
- Ach!NikO!Ach!
- Ristorante Salve
- Mommsen-Eck
- Hotel Orion
- Come Inn Berlin Kurfürstendamm Opera
- Ku’ Damm 101 Design-Hotel Berlin
- EnergieHotel
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Unvernunft
- Taverna Teloneio
- Burger King
- Hasir
- Hotel Benn
- Hotel Herbst
- Hotel Lindenufer
- Hotel Ibis Berlin Spandau
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Kouzina
- Aida
- Madame Ngo
- Thanh Long
- Air in Berlin Hotel
- City Ansbach
- Hotel Pullman Berlin Schweizerhof
- Hotel Classic
- Viet Duc
- Knossos
- Karow Döner
- Kaffeehaus Madlen
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- La Femme
- Insel Snack
- Curry-Baude
- BAK Breakfast House
- Hotel am Luisenbad
- Citylight Hotel
- Wyndham Garden Berlin Mitte
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Biertempel 2
- McDonald's
- Eis Bär
- Cafe Mon Cherie
- Appartements Eisemann
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Mammam
- Der Alte Fritz
- Carambar
- Da Vincenzo
- Art’otel Berlin Mitte
- Radisson Collection Hotel Berlin
- Hotel ibis Berlin Mitte
- Hotel Casa Camper Berlin
- Mon - Sat: 07:00 - 22:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:00
- Free WiFi (30 minutes limit).
- Luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
- backWERK
- Burger King
- Costa Coffee
- Dunkin' Donuts
- Einstein Kaffee
- Le Crobag
- McDonald's
- Hans im Glück
- Pret A Manger
- Starbucks
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof
- Located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
- Witty's Bio-Currywurst
- Starbucks
- Der Alte Fritz
- Carambar
- Radisson Collection Hotel Berlin
- Hotel Neuer Fritz Berlin
- Meliá Berlin
- NH Collection
- India Spice
- Jelänger Jelieber
- JAS
- Schneeweiß
- Hotel Victoria
- A&O Berlin Friedrichshain
- LebensArt
- Kouzina
- Aida
- Madame Ngo
- Come Inn Berlin Kurfürstendamm Opera
- Motel One Berlin-Ku'Damm
- Hecker's Hotel
- Hotel Indigo Berlin Ku'damm
- La Pergola
- Paella
- Haus der 100 Biere
- Ach!NikO!Ach!
- Ku’ Damm 101 Design-Hotel Berlin
- Ivbergs Hotel
- Aspria Spa + Sporting Club + Hotel
- Landmark eco Hotel Berlin
- Asiagourmet
- Bistro Bonjour
- Thang Long
- Center-Grill
- Shaan
- Restaurant Louis
- Su Nuraghe
- Restaurant Villa Rixdorf
- OYO Hotel Bohemia
- Motel Plus Berlin
- Monday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 14:00
- TwinTower
- Holzfaß
- Steakhaus El Rancho
- Döner Saray Urfa Ocakbaşı
- Ostmeier
- Art Hotel Tucholsky
- Hotel Kolpinghaus
- Mercure Hotel Bochum City
- Flora
- Mount Kailash
- Nikolaus Grill
- Landau
- Pizzeria Il Pastaro
- Athen Grill
- Euro-Grill
- Asia Point
- Landhaus Wibbecke
- Viehl
- Kossert und Nagel - Schnellimbiß
- My Döner Pizza
- Angela Grill
- Flora
- Pizzeria Romantica
- Nikolaus Grill
- McDonald's
- Akropolis
- Altstadtgrill
- Pizzalok
- Beckmannshof
- Kolpinghaus
- TwinTower
- Vecchio Torchio, Osteria al
- Holzfaß
- Steakhaus El Rancho
- Ostmeier
- Hotel Fey
- Art Hotel Tucholsky
- Hotel Kolpinghaus
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