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Trip Summary
There are 13 daily trains from Bochum to Gera. Traveling by train from Bochum to Gera usually takes around 7 hours and 59 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 6 hours and 25 minutes.
Distance | 215 mi (345 km) |
Fastest train | 6h 25m |
Lowest price | £36.83 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Bochum to Gera?
2 train services operate from Bochum to Gera. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 10 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 10 | 7h 53m | £78.32 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 3 | 8h 45m | £84.40 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Bochum to Gera start from £66, and on average cost . Daily there are 3 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Gera. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Bochum leaves from Bochum-Dahlhausen . And in Gera trains arrive at Gera-Langenberg .
From Bochum to Gera train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 8 hours and 45 minutes. If you are looking to get to Gera faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 6 hours and 25 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Bochum and Gera is approximately 215 miles, or 345 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 7 hours and 59 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 6 hours and 25 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.
Saturday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Bochum to Gera. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Saturday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Saturday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Bochum at 00:00 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 13 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 Gera to Bochum.
City Information
Bochum
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Image credit: Pixabay
Image credit: Pixabay
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?
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Link to image attributionMain departure station: Bochum-Dahlhausen
Bochum Dahlhausen is a beautiful, yellow historical rail station with a gray tiled roof and turrets on one end. Not many people go inside since the platforms are easily accessible from the street, although you're welcome to wait inside. The two platforms service trains heading to Oberhausen, Hattingen, and a regional train line to Hagen. The station has no amenities besides ticket machines and seating, but one street over from the station are a few cafes and restaurants, a REWE supermarket, and a pharmacy. There are also multiple other train and coach stations close by if you need to make a connection. The station is in the eastern portion of Essen, where you can also find major attractions, hotels, and restaurants, plus connections to Cologne and other major German cities.
All train stations in Bochum:
Bochum-Dahlhausen
Where is the train station in Gera?
Main arrival station: Gera-Langenberg
Gera has one train station.
Train stations in Gera:
Gera-Langenberg
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