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Trip Summary
You can pick from 75 daily train trips between Bochum and Karlovy Vary. The average train journey from Bochum to Karlovy Vary takes 10 hours and 17 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 7 hours and 52 minutes.
| Distance | 261 mi (420 km) |
| Fastest train | 7h 52m |
| Lowest price | $47.21 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Bochum to Karlovy Vary?
2 train services operate from Bochum to Karlovy Vary. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 35 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 35 | 9h 11m | $107.84 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 41 | 11h 25m | $99.39 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Bochum to Karlovy Vary start from $47, and on average cost . Daily there are 41 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Karlovy Vary. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Bochum leaves from Bochum-Langendreer and 2 other stations. And in Karlovy Vary trains arrive at Train Station and one other train station.
From Bochum to Karlovy Vary train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 11 hours and 25 minutes. If you are looking to get to Karlovy Vary faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 7 hours and 52 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 51 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Karlovy Vary.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Bochum and Karlovy Vary is approximately 261 miles, or 420 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 10 hours and 17 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 7 hours and 52 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 Bochum to Karlovy Vary tend to have the most passengers on Monday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Monday. 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 Saturday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Bochum at 12:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 4:00pm. 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 75 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 Karlovy Vary to Bochum.
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 Bochum?
Main departure station: Bochum-Langendreer West
Bochum has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Karlovy Vary.
All train stations in Bochum:
Bochum-Langendreer West
Bochum-Dahlhausen
Bochum-Langendreer
Where is the train station in Karlovy Vary?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Karlovy Vary receives travelers from Bochum at its two active train stations.
All train stations in Karlovy Vary:
Train Station
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