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Trip Summary
There are 93 daily trains from Flensburg to Bochum. Traveling by train from Flensburg to Bochum usually takes around 6 hours and 22 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 5 hours and 31 minutes.
| Distance | 247 mi (397 km) |
| Fastest train | 5h 31m |
| Lowest price | €36.81 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Flensburg to Bochum?
2 train services operate from Flensburg to Bochum. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 80 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 80 | 6h 27m | €81.28 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 19 | 6h 3m | €82.55 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Flensburg to Bochum start from €58, and on average cost . Daily there are 19 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Bochum. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Flensburg leaves from Bahnhofstraße 50 . And in Bochum trains arrive at Wattenscheid and 4 other train stations.
From Flensburg to Bochum train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 6 hours and 3 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 5 hours and 31 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Flensburg and Bochum is approximately 247 miles, or 397 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 6 hours and 22 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 31 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 Flensburg to Bochum tend to have the most passengers on Thursday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Thursday. 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 Thursday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Flensburg at 04:00 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 93 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 Flensburg.
City Information
Flensburg
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Located close to the German-Danish border, Flensburg is a small town with a rich history and many notable cultural landmarks. The city is the home to the largest Danish community in Germany, and its beer is renowned throughout the region. Det Lille Teater, the local Danish theater, is a great spot to get a sense of the local community.
The Old Town quarter in the center of the city features many well-preserved buildings and a scenic waterfront at the tip of the Flensburg Fjord. Some buildings are centuries-old mansions and manors converted into museums, like Museumsberg Flensburg, home to an extensive art collection. Braasch Rum Factory Museum offers a slightly different perspective on Flensburg, where you can learn all about rum-making, and yes, they have rum-tastings!
Because it is one of the northernmost cities in Germany, most ground travel from Germany to Denmark, Sweden, or Norway passes through Flensburg. For example, intercity bus service with FlixBus is an affordable way to reach nearby destinations like Hamburg or Copenhagen. Train service on the Deutsche Bahn network makes further destinations accessible from Flensburg.
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 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 Flensburg?
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Link to image attributionMain departure station: Bahnhofstraße 50
There is one train station in Flensburg.
All train stations in Flensburg:
Bahnhofstraße 50
Where is the train station in Bochum?
Main arrival station: Bochum-Langendreer West
There are more train stations and stops in Bochum than most cities. Most trains from Flensburg will stop at one (or more) of the 10 following stations in Bochum:
Train stations in Bochum:
Bochum-Langendreer West
Bochum-Langendreer
Bochum-Ehrenfeld
Bochum West
Train Station
Bochum-Hamme
Bochum-Riemke
Wattenscheid-Höntrop
Bochum-Dahlhausen
Wattenscheid
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