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Trip Summary
There are 124 daily trains from Oberstdorf to Bochum. Traveling by train from Oberstdorf to Bochum usually takes around 8 hours and 5 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train can make the trip in 6 hours and 16 minutes.
| Distance | 313 mi (504 km) |
| Fastest train | 6h 16m |
| Lowest price | £20.52 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Oberstdorf to Bochum?
There are 3 train lines with service from Oberstdorf to Bochum. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 110 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity | 1 | 8h 37m | £46.27 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 110 | 8h 6m | £64.28 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 15 | 8h 4m | £59.11 |
Deutsche Bahn IC is the German railway's long-distance train service provider with service across Germany and neighboring countries, including the Netherlands, Denmark, Switzerland, and Poland. Onboard amenities include restrooms, power outlets, and a restaurant car where passengers can purchase drinks, snacks, and meals.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Oberstdorf to Bochum start from £21, and on average cost . Daily there are 15 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Bochum. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Oberstdorf leaves from Train Station . And in Bochum trains arrive at Wattenscheid and one other train station.
From Oberstdorf to Bochum train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 8 hours and 4 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 6 hours and 16 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Oberstdorf and Bochum is approximately 313 miles, or 504 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 8 hours and 5 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 6 hours and 16 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.
Trains departing from Oberstdorf to Bochum tend to have the most passengers on Friday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Friday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Friday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Oberstdorf at 04:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 22:00. 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 124 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 Oberstdorf.
City Information
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 coach on Sindbad or FlixBus into Bochum for travel by road from various destinations around the continent.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Oberstdorf?
Main departure station: Train Station
There is one train station in Oberstdorf.
All train stations in Oberstdorf:
Train Station
Where is the train station in Bochum?
Main arrival station: Bochum-Langendreer
There are more train stations and stops in Bochum than most cities. Most trains from Oberstdorf will stop at one (or more) of the 6 following stations in Bochum:
Train stations in Bochum:
Bochum-Langendreer
Bochum-Langendreer West
Wattenscheid
Wattenscheid-Höntrop
Bochum-Riemke
Bochum-Dahlhausen
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