How to get from Kerpen to Bochum by bus, light rail and train?

By bus, light rail and train

To get from Kerpen to Bochum in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the 976 bus from Kerpen Bürgerzentrum station to Kerpen Horrem Bf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 (RRX) train and finally take the 305 light rail from Bochum Hbf station to Bochum Mettestr. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 31 min.

151min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 976976
Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
Light Rail - 305305
Leaves from Kerpen Bürgerzentrum

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kerpen Bürgerzentrum
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 976976
    Wait for bus
    976
    Frechen Euro Park/Briefzentrum
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kerpen Horrem Bf
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kerpen Horrem Bf
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE1 (RRX)
    Hamm (Westf) Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bochum Hbf - Bochum
    94 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Bochum Hbf
    140 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - 305305
    Wait for light rail
    305
    Bochum Langendreer
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station Bochum Mettestr.
    Ride to light rail station
    Bochum Mettestr.
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus, light rail and train via 976, RE1 and 305

To get from Kerpen to Bochum in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the 976 bus from Kerpen Bürgerzentrum station to Kerpen Horrem Bf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 train and finally take the 305 light rail from Bochum Hbf station to Bochum Mettestr. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 31 min.

151min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 976976
Train - RE1RE1
Light Rail - 305305
Leaves from Kerpen Bürgerzentrum

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kerpen Bürgerzentrum
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 976976
    Wait for bus
    976
    Frechen Euro Park/Briefzentrum
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kerpen Horrem Bf
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kerpen Horrem Bf
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RE1RE1
    Wait for train
    RE1
    Hamm (Westf), Hauptbahnhof
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bochum Hbf - Bochum
    94 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Bochum Hbf
    140 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - 305305
    Wait for light rail
    305
    Bochum Langendreer
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station Bochum Mettestr.
    Ride to light rail station
    Bochum Mettestr.
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kerpen to Bochum

The distance between Kerpen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Bochum, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 128.97 km, which can typically be travelled in 151 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kerpen to Bochum by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Kerpen

Kerpen is located at Kerpen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Kerpen Bürgerzentrum.

Bus stations close to Kerpen:

  • Kerpen Bürgerzentrum
  • Kerpen, Manheim Bürgerzentrum
  • Kerpen Marienkapelle

Public transit stations close to Bochum, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

Bochum is located at Bochum, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Bochum, O-Werk.

Bus stations close to Bochum:

  • Bochum Brücke Sheffieldring
  • Bochum, Feldmark
  • Bochum Mettestr.

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus, light rail and train via 976, RE1 and 305

To get from Kerpen to Bochum in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the 976 bus from Kerpen Bürgerzentrum station to Kerpen Horrem Bf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 train and finally take the 305 light rail from Bochum Hbf station to Bochum Mettestr. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 31 min.

151min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 976976
Train - RE1RE1
Light Rail - 305305
Leaves from Kerpen Bürgerzentrum

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kerpen Bürgerzentrum
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 976976
    Wait for bus
    976
    Frechen Euro Park/Briefzentrum
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kerpen Horrem Bf
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kerpen Horrem Bf
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RE1RE1
    Wait for train
    RE1
    Hamm (Westf), Hauptbahnhof
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bochum Hbf - Bochum
    94 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Bochum Hbf
    140 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - 305305
    Wait for light rail
    305
    Bochum Langendreer
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station Bochum Mettestr.
    Ride to light rail station
    Bochum Mettestr.
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Kerpen to Bochum?

    The fastest way takes 151 minutes, using Bus line 976, Bus line RE1 (RRX), Bus line 305.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Kerpen to Bochum?

    The alternative route takes 151 minutes, using Bus line 976, Bus line RE1, Bus line 305.

  • Is there a direct bus between Kerpen and Bochum in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 31 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Kerpen to Bochum in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    The 976 bus line goes from Kerpen Bürgerzentrum station near Kerpen to Frechen Euro Park/Briefzentrum station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Frechen Euro Park/Briefzentrum station near Bochum in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

  • How long does it take to travel from Kerpen to Bochum in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by bus, train and light rail?

    The total travel time between Kerpen and Bochum in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by bus, train and light rail is about 2 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Kerpen to get to Bochum in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    Get on the 976 bus from the Kerpen Bürgerzentrum stop near Kerpen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Kerpen and Bochum in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    Get off the bus at the Frechen Euro Park/Briefzentrum station, which is closest to Bochum in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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