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Trip Summary
33 trains operate daily from Ludwigshafen am Rhein to Bochum. The train trip from Ludwigshafen am Rhein to Bochum is usually about 4 hours and 16 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 3 hours.
| Distance | 149 mi (239 km) |
| Fastest train | 3h 0m |
| Lowest price | €34.68 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Ludwigshafen am Rhein to Bochum?
2 train services operate from Ludwigshafen am Rhein to Bochum. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 32 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 32 | 4h 13m | €60.64 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 7 | 4h 41m | €54.00 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Ludwigshafen am Rhein to Bochum start from €35, and on average cost . Daily there are 7 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Bochum. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Ludwigshafen am Rhein leaves from Ludwigshafen-Oggersheim . And in Bochum trains arrive at Bochum-Langendreer and one other train station.
From Ludwigshafen am Rhein to Bochum train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 4 hours and 41 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 3 hours and 0 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Ludwigshafen am Rhein and Bochum is approximately 149 miles, or 239 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 hours and 16 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours,
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 Ludwigshafen am Rhein to Bochum on Tuesday. Tickets for Tuesday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Tuesday. Tuesday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Ludwigshafen am Rhein at 00:00 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 33 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 Ludwigshafen am Rhein.
City Information
Bochum
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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 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 Ludwigshafen am Rhein?
Main departure station: Ludwigshafen-Oggersheim
There is one train station in Ludwigshafen am Rhein.
All train stations in Ludwigshafen am Rhein:
Ludwigshafen-Oggersheim
Where is the train station in Bochum?
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Link to image attributionMain arrival 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.
Train stations in Bochum:
Bochum-Dahlhausen
Bochum-Langendreer
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