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Trip Summary
You can pick from 12 daily train trips between Oldenburg and Bochum. The average train journey from Oldenburg to Bochum takes 4 hours and 12 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 3 hours and 9 minutes.
| Distance | 122 mi (197 km) |
| Fastest train | 3h 9m |
| Lowest price | £27.57 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Oldenburg to Bochum?
Deutsche Bahn is the one and only train line which connects Oldenburg to Bochum. However, there are 12 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 12 | 4h 13m | £41.03 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Oldenburg and Bochum is approximately 122 miles, or 197 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 hours and 12 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 9 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.
Wednesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Oldenburg to Bochum. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Wednesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Wednesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Oldenburg at 02:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 23:00. 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 12 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 Oldenburg.
City Information
Oldenburg
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Oldenburg is a city in northwest Germany, located close to Bremen and the border with the Netherlands. The most iconic landmark is Schloss Oldenburg, a palace that, until recently, was the administrative centre of the city. The castle now features a museum where you can learn all about Oldenburg's history. The Schlossgarten right outside the building is a lovely park for strolling along curved paths between ponds and foliage. Another notable point of interest is the Oldenburg State Theater, the oldest mainstream theatre in the city.
Near the city's university, the Pferdemarkt hosts a market with fresh produce, meats, breads, and other delicacies. The city is a popular destination for foodies, and some of the most popular restaurants include Ratskeller Oldenburg and Kleine Burg.
Due to its proximity to several major cities, it is convenient and cheap to travel to Oldenburg via coach. FlixBus offers numerous routes, including from Hamburg and Amsterdam, where international travellers will likely fly into. Riding the rails is also a popular mode of transport in Germany, and Deutsche Bahn trains connect Oldenburg to cities throughout the country and Europe.
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 Oldenburg?
Main departure station: Central Bus Station
There are two stations in Oldenburg where you can board the train to Bochum.
All train stations in Oldenburg:
Central Bus Station
Oldenburg-Wechloy
Where is the train station in Bochum?
Main arrival station: Bochum-Riemke
Bochum has one train station.
Train stations in Bochum:
Bochum-Riemke
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