There are 6 ways to get from Kassel to Bochum by train, bus, night train, car, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Kassel Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain Re
2h 39mRideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Kassel to Bochum177.2 km
2h 9m€10–12Bus
- Take the bus from Kassel to Bochum central stationbus 023
2h 45m€14–23Night train
- Take the nighttrain from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Dortmund Hbfnighttrain Nj
3h 50m€24–106Drive 182.5 km
- Drive from Kassel to Bochumcar 182.5 km
1h 46m€27–39Train via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe
- Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Bochum Hbftrain Re
2h 49m€41–92
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kassel to Bochum is to rideshare which costs €10 - €12 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Kassel to Bochum is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs €26 - €40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kassel and arriving at Bochum central station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kassel Hbf and arriving at Bochum Hbf. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday. The journey takes approximately 2h 39m.
The distance between Kassel and Bochum is 231 km. The road distance is 182.5 km.
The best way to get from Kassel to Bochum without a car is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs .
The train from Kassel Hbf to Bochum Hbf takes 2h 39m including transfers and departs six times a week.
Kassel to Bochum bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kassel station.
Kassel to Bochum train services, operated by National Express, depart from Kassel Hbf station.
The best way to get from Kassel to Bochum is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €23 and takes 2h 45m.
What companies run services between Kassel, Germany and Bochum, Germany?
National Express operates a train from Kassel Hbf to Bochum Hbf 6 times a week, and the journey takes 2h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Kassel to Bochum central station once daily. Tickets cost €14–23 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Kassel Hbf to Bochum Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- National Express
Train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Bochum Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +43 (0) 51717
- Website
- Nightjet
Night train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–95
- Website
- Nightjet
- Sleeper Carriage
- €80–95
- Couchette Carriage
- €50–65
- Seating Carriage
- €21–25
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- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Bochum Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Kassel to Bochum central station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Kassel to Bochum
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €10–12
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Kassel to Bochum bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bochum central station.
Kassel to Bochum train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bochum Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kassel to Bochum is 183 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Kassel to Bochum.
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There are 1995+ hotels available in Bochum.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kassel and Bochum. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.