- 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 01 Sept
£18
Average ticket price on 01 Sept
£43
Fastest journey on 01 Sept
3 h 33 m
Average journey duration on 01 Sept
3 h 37 m
Trains on 01 Sept
10
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 £43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
On Tue 01 Sept, we found 10 trains from Bochum to Berlin, including 10 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 439 km distance in an average of 3 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 33 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 40 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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ICE 845Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bochum to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £29 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, while a flight costs an average of £146.
Distance: 439 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£34 Average Price | £29 Average Price Cheapest | £146 Average Price |
4h 32m Average total duration 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 51m Average total duration 6h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 2h 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Bochum to Berlin trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 1 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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ICE 845 | On time 8:32 Bochum Hbf | 3h40 | 12:12 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1545 | On time 8:58 Bochum Hbf | 3h33 | 12:31 Berlin Spandau | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 545 | On time 9:31 Bochum Hbf | 3h39 | 13:10 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 847 | On time 10:32 Bochum Hbf | 3h40 | 14:12 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1547 | On time 10:58 Bochum Hbf | 3h33 | 14:31 Berlin Spandau | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 17:15 Bochum Hbf | 3h55 | 21:10 Berlin Spandau | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 17:15 Bochum, Hbf | 4h12 | 21:27 Berlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 17:15 Bochum, Hbf | 4h19 | 21:34 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 17:15 Bochum Hbf | 4h05 | 21:20 Berlin Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 17:15 Bochum Hbf | 4h19 | 21:34 Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Bochum to Berlin run on average 11 times per day, taking around 4h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 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 42m.
Distance 439 km |
Average train duration 4h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 3h 42m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:58 |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 7 days |
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A large central park with lakes, paths and lawns, perfect for walking, cycling and breaks between nearby landmarks and museums.
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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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bochum to Berlin by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Berlin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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.
Bochum, Buddenbergplatz has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bochum, Buddenbergplatz.
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.
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 Gesundbrunnen is 3 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Gesundbrunnen 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: La Femme, Insel Snack, Curry-Baude, BAK Breakfast House
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen. ATMs are available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen.
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen. Information desks are available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen.
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Gesundbrunnen.
Nearby hotels include Hotel am Luisenbad, Citylight Hotel, Wyndham Garden Berlin Mitte.
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