How far is it from Bochum to Dortmund?

The distance between Bochum and Dortmund is 22 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Bochum to Dortmund?

The drive from Bochum to Dortmund takes approximately 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Bochum to Dortmund?

The fastest route from Bochum to Dortmund covers 22 km with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Which direction is Dortmund from Bochum?

Dortmund lies roughly to the east of Bochum.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Bochum and Dortmund?

Along the route from Bochum to Dortmund you can fill up at Aral (24/7), ARAL BAB Tankstelle (24/7), Shell (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Bochum and Dortmund?

Along the route from Bochum to Dortmund you can stop for the night or service your van at Premium Stellplatz "Glück Auf".

Where can I stop to rest between Bochum and Dortmund?

On the route from Bochum to Dortmund you can take a break at Kampmann Hörsysteme GmbH Bochum, Autobahnraststätte Beverbach, Pissoir.

Bochum Dortmund

Distance: 22 kmDrive time: 25 min

Driving from Bochum to Dortmund takes about 25 min via A 40. The distance is 22 km. The straight-line distance is 18 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions25 · 22 km

1 Depart left onto Willy-Brandt-Platz 10 m
2 Continue straight onto Bongardstraße 328 m
3 Turn left onto Bleichstraße 277 m
4 At end of road, turn left onto Schwanenmarkt 74 m
5 Turn right onto Castroper Straße 2 km
6 Turn left onto Stadionring 174 m
7 Enter roundabout right onto Stadionring 41 m
8 Exit roundabout right onto Stadionring 386 m
9 Continue straight 39 m
10 Keep slightly right 260 m
11 Merge slightly left onto Ruhrschnellweg 11 km
12 Take exit slightly right 139 m
13 Keep slightly left 384 m

14 Keep slightly left 423 m
15 Merge slightly left onto Ruhrschnellweg 4 km
16 Turn slightly right 180 m
17 Turn right onto Im Rabenloh 109 m
18 Turn straight onto Wittekindstraße 509 m
19 Turn left onto Lindemannstraße 751 m
20 Continue straight onto Möllerstraße 695 m
21 Turn right onto Rheinische Straße 343 m
22 Turn left onto Westentor 93 m
23 Continue straight onto Königswall 568 m
24 Continue U-turn onto Königswall 254 m
25 Arrive onto Königswall

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The return trip from Dortmund to Bochum covers roughly the same distance, 22 km.

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How far is it from Bochum to Dortmund?: The distance between Bochum and Dortmund is 22 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Bochum to Dortmund?: The drive from Bochum to Dortmund takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Bochum to Dortmund?: The fastest route from Bochum to Dortmund covers 22 km with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Dortmund from Bochum?: Dortmund lies roughly to the east of Bochum.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Bochum and Dortmund?: Along the route from Bochum to Dortmund you can fill up at Aral (24/7), ARAL BAB Tankstelle (24/7), Shell (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Bochum and Dortmund?: Along the route from Bochum to Dortmund you can stop for the night or service your van at Premium Stellplatz "Glück Auf".
Where can I stop to rest between Bochum and Dortmund?: On the route from Bochum to Dortmund you can take a break at Kampmann Hörsysteme GmbH Bochum, Autobahnraststätte Beverbach, Pissoir.

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