- Must visit
Neues Museum
A major museum of ancient civilisations, known for monumental architecture and celebrated collections from Egypt and the Near East.
Cheapest price on 21 Oct
£50
Average ticket price on 21 Oct
£61
Fastest journey on 21 Oct
4 h 46 m
Average journey duration on 21 Oct
4 h 56 m
Trains on 21 Oct
8
Distance
439 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bochum to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bochum to Berlin will cost around £61 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £50.
On Wed 21 Oct, we found 8 trains from Bochum to Berlin, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 439 km distance in an average of 4 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 46 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 19 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.
ICE 847
ICE 545
22033 · ICE 614 · ICE 603
ICE 557+
31310
ICE 845
ICE 847
ICE 845
ICE 545 · 73771
ICE 545
22029 · ICE 616 · ICE 601Trains from Bochum to Berlin run on average 10 times per day, taking around 4h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 439 km distance in 3h 30m.
Distance 439 km |
Average train duration 4h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 3h 30m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:58 |
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High Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 7 days |
The table below shows live departures for Bochum to Berlin trains for today, Tuesday 20 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
22021 · ICE 1028 · ICE 507 | Delayed 5:03 Bochum Hbf | 5h19 | 8:27 8:27Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
S1 · ICE 541 | On time 5:14 Bochum Hbf | 5h12 | 10:26 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
267050 · ICE 843 | On time 6:24 Bochum Hbf | 4h55 | 11:19 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
31302+ ICE 553 | On time 6:47 Bochum Hbf | 5h30 | 12:17 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
22025 · ICE 618 · ICE 509 | On time 7:03 Bochum Hbf | 5h19 | 12:22 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
267070 · ICE 543 | On time 7:24 Bochum Hbf | 5h02 | 12:26 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
267090 · ICE 845 | On time 8:24 Bochum Hbf | 4h55 | 13:19 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
31306+ ICE 555 | On time 8:47 Bochum Hbf | 5h30 | 14:17 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
220290 · ICE 616 · ICE 601 | On time 9:03 Bochum Hbf | 5h19 | 14:22 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 545 | On time 9:31 Bochum Hbf | 4h55 | 14:26 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 545 · 73771 | On time 9:31 Bochum Hbf | 4h54 | 14:25 Berlin-Charlottenburg | 1 change | |
ICE 847 | On time 10:32 Bochum Hbf | 4h46 | 15:18 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
220330 · ICE 614 · ICE 603 | On time 11:03 Bochum Hbf | 5h19 | 16:22 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 547 | On time 11:33 Bochum Hbf | 4h53 | 16:26 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 547 · 73775 | On time 11:33 Bochum Hbf | 4h52 | 16:25 Berlin-Charlottenburg | 1 change | |
ICE 849 | On time 12:32 Bochum Hbf | 4h47 | 17:19 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
31314+ ICE 559 | On time 12:47 Bochum Hbf | 5h30 | 18:17 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
22037 · ICE 612 · ICE 605 | On time 13:03 Bochum Hbf | 5h19 | 18:22 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 549 · 73779 | On time 13:33 Bochum Hbf | 4h52 | 18:25 Berlin-Charlottenburg | 1 change | |
ICE 549 | On time 13:33 Bochum Hbf | 4h53 | 18:26 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 941 | On time 14:32 Bochum Hbf | 4h47 | 19:19 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
31318+ ICE 651 | On time 14:47 Bochum Hbf | 5h30 | 20:17 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
22041 · ICE 610 · ICE 607 | On time 15:03 Bochum Hbf | 5h19 | 20:22 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 641 · 73783 | On time 15:33 Bochum Hbf | 4h52 | 20:25 Berlin-Charlottenburg | 1 change | |
ICE 641 | On time 15:33 Bochum Hbf | 4h53 | 20:26 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 943 | On time 16:32 Bochum Hbf | 4h47 | 21:19 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
31322+ ICE 653 | On time 16:47 Bochum Hbf | 5h30 | 22:17 Berlin Hbf | 1 change | |
22045 · ICE 518 · ICE 609 | On time 17:03 Bochum Hbf | 5h19 | 22:22 Berlin Hbf | 2 changes | |
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A major museum of ancient civilisations, known for monumental architecture and celebrated collections from Egypt and the Near East.
A leading collection of 20th-century art, showing key works of modernism in Mies van der Rohe’s striking glass building.
A world-class art museum with European paintings, sculptures and decorative arts from the 13th to 18th centuries.
A historic boulevard linking major sights, lined with institutions, statues and elegant buildings that reflect central Berlin’s past.
A large central park with lakes, paths and lawns, perfect for walking, cycling and breaks between nearby landmarks and museums.
A spacious former airport turned public park, popular for cycling, sunset walks and an unusually open view of Berlin’s skyline.
Curried pork sausage sliced and served with ketchup and curry powder. A post-war Berlin classic, especially popular from street food stands.
Slow-cooked pork knuckle with crisp skin, usually served with peas, sauerkraut or purée. A hearty Berlin pub staple.
Berlin-style meatball of minced pork or mixed meat, commonly eaten hot or cold. A traditional everyday snack and tavern dish.
Elegant restaurant in Charlottenburg focused on refined Austrian and German cooking in a classic dining room.
Historic department store food hall with Berlin specialities, pastries and delicatessen counters in a lively grand setting.
Long-running Berlin institution known for currywurst and classic fast food near Zoologischer Garten. Casual and iconic.
Moderate for Western Europe: hostels and hotels vary widely, dining is fair-value, and public transport is good value for a capital city.
Service is usually not included. In restaurants, round up or tip about 5-10%. In cafés, round up small bills. For taxis, round up the fare or add about 5-10%.
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Most Bochum to Berlin trains use the Bochum Hbf to Berlin Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Berlin Spandau. Use this guide to compare Bochum and Berlin train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bochum Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: TwinTower, Holzfaß, Steakhaus El Rancho, Döner Saray Urfa Ocakbaşı
Wi-Fi is available at Bochum Hbf. ATMs are available at Bochum Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Bochum Hbf. Information desks are available at Bochum Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Bochum Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bochum Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bochum Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bochum Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Ostmeier, Art Hotel Tucholsky, Hotel Kolpinghaus, Mercure Hotel Bochum City.
Wattenscheid is 5 km from Bochum city centre. Public transport options include:
Wattenscheid has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald's, Akropolis, Altstadtgrill, Pizzalok
Wi-Fi is available at Wattenscheid. ATMs are available at Wattenscheid.
Ticket office support is available at Wattenscheid. Information desks are available at Wattenscheid.
Luggage storage is available at Wattenscheid. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Wattenscheid: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wattenscheid: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wattenscheid.
Nearby hotels include Beckmannshof, Kolpinghaus.
Bochum, Buddenbergplatz has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bochum, Buddenbergplatz.
Berlin Hbf is 2 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: backWERK, Burger King, Costa Coffee, Dunkin' Donuts, Einstein Kaffee, Le Crobag, McDonald's, Hans im Glück, Pret A Manger, Starbucks, & many more
Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are available at Berlin Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Hbf. Information desks are located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
Available at Berlin Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Hbf: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof.
Berlin Spandau is 14 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Spandau has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Unvernunft, Taverna Teloneio, Burger King, Hasir
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Spandau. ATMs are available at Berlin Spandau.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Spandau. Information desks are available at Berlin Spandau.
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Spandau. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Berlin Spandau: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Spandau: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Spandau.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Benn, Hotel Herbst, Hotel Lindenufer, Hotel Ibis Berlin Spandau.
Berlin Südkreuz is 6 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Südkreuz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Biertempel 2, McDonald's, Eis Bär, Cafe Mon Cherie
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Südkreuz. ATMs are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Südkreuz. Information desks are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Südkreuz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Berlin Südkreuz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Südkreuz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Nearby hotels include Appartements Eisemann.
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