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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Antwerp to Bochum among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, while a flight costs an average of £406.
Distance: 197 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Flight | Driving |
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£22 Average Price Cheapest | £74 Average Price | £406 Average Price | £32 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 37m Average total duration 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Antwerp to Bochum, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Antwerp to Bochum:
A coach is £52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Antwerp to Bochum costing on average £74.
A coach is £384 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Antwerp to Bochum costing on average £406.
Other travel options to Bochum take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 25m.
Coach takes on average 5h 37m.
Tickets start at around £22 compared to roughly £32 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £10. The journey takes 5h 7m versus 2h 44m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
How to get to Bochum from Antwerp by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Antwerp to Bochum is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Bochum are Dortmund, Essen, Düsseldorf, Cologne and Wuppertal. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Bochum on Omio.
Dortmund is a Ruhr city known for football, brewing heritage and its industrial roots. Former worksites, parks and modern cultural venues give it a practical, lively character.
Essen is a Ruhr city known for its industrial heritage and modern cultural scene. The Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex and broad green spaces give it a practical, contemporary character.
Düsseldorf is known for fashion, contemporary art and its lively Altstadt on the Rhine. Sleek shopping streets, traditional breweries and bold modern architecture give it a polished yet sociable character.
Cologne is known for its towering cathedral, Roman heritage and relaxed Rhineland spirit. Museums, riverfront views and a strong brewing culture give the city an open, sociable feel.
Wuppertal stretches through a steep valley and is best known for the Schwebebahn above the River Wupper. The city also stands out for Pina Bausch’s dance legacy, green hillsides and handsome 19th-century neighbourhoods.
Travel to Bochum easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Antwerp to Bochum.
This is compared to other travel options from Antwerp to Bochum:
A coach is £52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Antwerp to Bochum costing on average £74.
A coach is £384 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Antwerp to Bochum costing on average £406.
Other travel options to Bochum take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 25m.
Coach takes on average 5h 37m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Antwerp and Bochum as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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