How to get from Hamburg to Bochum
- 298 km as the crow flies
- 3 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Hamburg to Bochum: bus. The two cities are about 298 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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298 km
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| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €29Reading date not recorded | 4h 09m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €22Reading date not recorded | 5h 20mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€29Reading date not recorded4h 09m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€22Reading date not recorded5h 20m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Hamburg to Bochum: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Hamburg central → Bochum centralbus
FlixBus·5h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Hamburg to Bochum
FlixBus runs 3 scheduled departures a day, the first at 04:00 and the last at 06:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 3 | 04:00 | 06:00 |
All departures
- 04:00
- 05:00
- 06:00
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Hamburg to Bochum works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Hamburg central to Bochum central, about 5h 20m. In total it's roughly €22 over 5h 20m, direct, no transfers.
Hamburg to Bochum: common questions
When is the first bus from Hamburg to Bochum?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 04:00 and the last at 06:00, from Hamburg central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Hamburg to Bochum?
3 a day with FlixBus, between 04:00 and 06:00.
Which station does the bus from Hamburg to Bochum leave from?
Hamburg central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Bochum from Hamburg?
About 298 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Hamburg to Bochum?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn.
What is the cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Bochum?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026