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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam 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 3h 40m. 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 £416.
Distance: 195 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£52 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest | £416 Average Price | £40 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration 2h 22m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Rotterdam to Bochum, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Bochum:
A coach is £30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Bochum costing on average £52.
A coach is £394 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Bochum costing on average £416.
Other travel options to Bochum take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 22m.
Coach takes on average 4h 53m.
Tickets start at around £52 compared to roughly £40 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£11. The journey takes 3h 10m versus 2h 45m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Bochum from Rotterdam by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam to Bochum.
This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Bochum:
A coach is £30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Bochum costing on average £52.
A coach is £394 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Bochum costing on average £416.
Other travel options to Bochum take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 22m.
Coach takes on average 4h 53m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam and Bochum as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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