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Trip Summary
You can pick from 199 daily train trips between Regensburg and Bochum. The average train journey from Regensburg to Bochum takes 7 hours and 40 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train trips are as short as 5 hours and 53 minutes.
| Distance | 275 mi (443 km) |
| Fastest train | 5h 53m |
| Lowest price | $77.48 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Regensburg to Bochum?
There are 3 train lines with service from Regensburg to Bochum. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 137 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 3 | 8h 18m | $198.21 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 137 | 7h 43m | $169.39 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 79 | 7h 35m | $162.15 |
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Regensburg to Bochum start from $77, and on average cost . Daily there are 79 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Bochum. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Regensburg leaves from Regensburg-Burgweinting and one other station. And in Bochum trains arrive at Wattenscheid and 5 other train stations.
From Regensburg to Bochum train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 7 hours and 35 minutes. If you are looking to get to Bochum faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 5 hours and 53 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 66 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Bochum.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Regensburg and Bochum is approximately 275 miles, or 443 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 7 hours and 40 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 53 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Regensburg to Bochum on Saturday. Tickets for Saturday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Monday. Monday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Regensburg at 12:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 7:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 199 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Bochum to Regensburg.
City Information
Regensburg
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Lying in the southwest of Germany along the Danube River, Regensburg is one of the most picturesque cities in the country, thanks to its well-preserved medieval city center. Regensburg is also one of the oldest towns in Germany, founded by the Romans in 179 AD.
To experience the city's ancient history, place the Old Town at the top of your itinerary. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to over 1,000 monuments and relics dating to the Roman Empire, each surprisingly well-preserved. In the Middle Ages, the Old Town was a fast-growing merchant city that often received goods from China and India, and this transcontinental exchange influenced Regensburg’s culture and architecture.
In contrast to the city's extensive history, Regensburg also has a large student population. The students give the town a modern, laid-back feel, and the many contemporary bars, restaurants, cafes, and shops cater to this younger crowd and visitors alike.
Regensburg is also renowned for its coffee. Coffee-lovers will struggle to walk through the streets without landing in one of the many cafes, each offering a beverage as exciting as the last. Bring a spare bag to take home as much of the hand-crafted German coffee you can carry.
Regensburg is located close to Munich and Nuremberg's international airports. The central train station is also well-connected to the rest of the country and parts of Europe via ICE, IC, and EC trains. Bus carriers including FlixBus and Sindbad operate affordable ground travel to destinations like Prague, Krakow, and Vienna.
Bochum
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Bochum is a city in the Rhine-Ruhr Metropolitan Region in western Germany. Like many of the cities in the Ruhr Valley, Bochum grew thanks to its industrious history, particularly via coal mining and steel manufacturing facilities.
To learn more about the industries that made Bochum, visit the German Mining Museum, the largest mining museum in the world. It displays the lasting effects mining had on the community, from its social and cultural impact to its economic and ecological consequences. You can't miss the green winding tower rising above the museum; this industrial structure was once part of a coal mine but now offers visitors panoramic views over the Ruhr.
For those who prefer the outdoors to the underground, visit the Ruhr University Bochum Botanical Garden. Opened in 1968, this garden has numerous greenhouses, each housing an impressive display of plants and shrubs from around the world. The Tierpark und Fossilium Bochum is another great outdoor activity, home to almost 4,000 animals and an impressive fossil collection.
Many ICE trains connect Bochum to the rest of Germany and Europe via the city's main railway station. Regional trains also depart and arrive frequently. Book a bus on Sindbad or FlixBus into Bochum for travel by road from various destinations around the continent.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Regensburg?
Main departure station: Regensburg-Prüfening
There are two stations in Regensburg where you can board the train to Bochum.
All train stations in Regensburg:
Regensburg-Prüfening
Regensburg-Burgweinting
Where is the train station in Bochum?
Main arrival station: Bochum-Langendreer West
There are more train stations and stops in Bochum than most cities. Most trains from Regensburg will stop at one (or more) of the 6 following stations in Bochum:
Train stations in Bochum:
Bochum-Langendreer West
Bochum-Langendreer
Bochum-Dahlhausen
Wattenscheid-Höntrop
Bochum-Riemke
Wattenscheid
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