Enschede to Bochum by bus
Bochum lies 85 km (53 mi) south of Enschede, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 1 h 46 min including stops, over roughly 103 km (64 mi) of road.
| Enschede | Bochum | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | The Netherlands | Germany |
| Population | 153,655 | 385,729 |
| Elevation | 45 m (148 ft) | 102 m (335 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Postal codes | 7511–7548 | 44787–44894 |
What changes when you arrive in Bochum
Crossing from The Netherlands into Germany: the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
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Common questions
How far is Bochum from Enschede?
85 km (53 mi) in a straight line, south of Enschede; by road roughly 103 km (64 mi).
How long does it take to get from Enschede to Bochum by bus?
About 1 h 46 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Enschede and Bochum?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Bochum?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.