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Trip Summary
254 trains operate daily from Bochum to Oberstdorf. The train trip from Bochum to Oberstdorf is usually about 8 hours and 12 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 6 hours and 14 minutes.
Distance | 313 mi (504 km) |
Fastest train | 6h 14m |
Lowest price | £38.20 |
Trains per day | 1 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 4 |
Which train should you take from Bochum to Oberstdorf?
There are 4 train lines with service from Bochum to Oberstdorf. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 212 trains each day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
DB Intercity | 1 | 8h 10m | £63.72 |
DB Intercity-Express | 1 | 7h 2m | £109.66 |
Deutsche Bahn | 212 | 8h 17m | £88.19 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 40 | 7h 46m | £90.28 |
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.
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 Bochum to Oberstdorf start from £53, and on average cost . Daily there are 40 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Oberstdorf. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Bochum leaves from Wattenscheid and 9 other stations. And in Oberstdorf trains arrive at Train Station .
From Bochum to Oberstdorf train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 7 hours and 46 minutes. If you are looking to get to Oberstdorf faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 6 hours and 14 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 45 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Oberstdorf.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Bochum and Oberstdorf is approximately 313 miles, or 504 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 8 hours and 12 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 6 hours and 14 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 Bochum to Oberstdorf on Sunday. Tickets for Sunday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Sunday. Sunday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Bochum at 01:00 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 254 scheduled trains on most days. There is one direct train, which you can stay on for the entire journey from Bochum to Oberstdorf. In contrast, taking a non-direct train would require you to transfer trains during your trip.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Oberstdorf to Bochum.
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 Bochum?
Main departure station: Wattenscheid
Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 10 stops and stations in Bochum where you can board the train.
All train stations in Bochum:
Wattenscheid
Bochum-Langendreer
Bochum-Langendreer West
Bochum West
Wattenscheid-Höntrop
Bochum-Ehrenfeld
Bochum-Dahlhausen
Bochum-Riemke
Bochum-Hamme
Train Station
Where is the train station in Oberstdorf?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Oberstdorf has one train station.
Train stations in Oberstdorf:
Train Station
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