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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Leipzig Hbf | Bochum Hbf | Cheapest | |||||
| Leipzig Hbf | Bochum Hbf | Fastest | |||||
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Leipzig central station | Bochum Central Station | No tags | |||||
| Leipzig Hbf | Bochum Hbf | No tags | |||||
DB Fernverkehr + National Express | Leipzig Hbf | Bochum Hbf | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Leipzig to Bochum
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Bochum. The journey takes about 5 hours 36 minutes and with fares starting at just $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Leipzig and Bochum?
Leipzig
- ALeipzig Hauptbahnhof, Willy-Brandt-Platz, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
- B
Goethestraße 5
Leipzig Hbf Ostseite, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
Train Companies
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Leipzig to Bochum by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Leipzig to Bochum?
The cheapest train tickets from Leipzig to Bochum start from $36. The average price for this train route is around $120. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Leipzig to Bochum?
The average train ride duration from Leipzig to Bochum is 5h 13m, covering a distance of 223 miles (359 km). The quickest train can get you there in 4h 39m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators service the Leipzig to Bochum route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 15 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Leipzig to Bochum?
The earliest train departs from Leipzig to Bochum at 6:40am. And the latest train departs at 11:02pm.
What is the best train operator from Leipzig to Bochum?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Leipzig to Bochum?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Leipzig to Bochum?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with a punctuality rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Leipzig to Bochum?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Leipzig to Bochum was searched and found on May 30, 2026 with a price of $48To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Leipzig to Bochum, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $48 to $300 for a train ticket from Leipzig to Bochum based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $84 which is on 2026-05-31.
