How far is it from Brilon to Bochum?

The distance between Brilon and Bochum is 121 km by road.

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

The drive from Brilon to Bochum takes approximately 1 h 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Brilon to Bochum?

The fastest route from Brilon to Bochum covers 121 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 30 min.

Which direction is Bochum from Brilon?

Bochum lies roughly to the west of Brilon.

Which roads does the route from Brilon to Bochum follow?

The drive from Brilon to Bochum mainly follows A 46.

Which towns do you pass between Brilon and Bochum?

Towns on the route from Brilon to Bochum include Olsberg, Arnsberg, Hagen, Dortmund.

Brilon Bochum

Distance: 121 kmDrive time: 1 h 30 min

Driving from Brilon to Bochum takes about 1 h 30 min via A 46. The distance is 121 km. The straight-line distance is 95 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Arnsberg, Hagen, Dortmund. Driving directions

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Driving directions35 · 121 km

1 Depart left onto Am Markt 104 m
2 Turn left onto Marktgasse 63 m
3 Continue straight onto Strackestraße 126 m
4 At roundabout, take exit slightly right onto Strackestraße 101 m
5 Continue straight onto Altenbürener Straße 816 m
6 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Altenbürener Straße 997 m
7 Continue straight onto Lederke 2 km
8 Continue straight onto Briloner Tor 879 m
9 Continue straight onto Antfelder Straße 6 km
10 Turn left onto Hauptstraße 514 m
11 Continue right 3 km
12 Enter roundabout right 65 m
13 Exit roundabout slightly right 41 km

14 Continue straight 10 km
15 Take exit slightly right 237 m
16 Keep slightly left 384 m
17 Keep slightly right 466 m
18 Keep slightly left 387 m
19 Merge slightly left 16 km
20 Take exit slightly right 115 m
21 Keep slightly left 424 m
22 Keep slightly right 511 m
23 Keep slightly left 2 km
24 Merge slightly left 13 km
25 Take exit slightly right 272 m
26 Keep slightly right 915 m
27 Merge slightly left 9 km
28 Take exit slightly right 13 km
29 Take exit slightly right 255 m
30 Keep slightly right 46 m
31 Turn straight onto Universitätsstraße 3 km
32 Turn left onto Südring 499 m
33 Turn slightly right onto Westring 294 m
34 Turn right onto Willy-Brandt-Platz 204 m
35 Arrive left onto Willy-Brandt-Platz

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The return trip from Bochum to Brilon covers roughly the same distance, 121 km.

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How far is it from Brilon to Bochum?: The distance between Brilon and Bochum is 121 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Brilon to Bochum?: The drive from Brilon to Bochum takes approximately 1 h 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Brilon to Bochum?: The fastest route from Brilon to Bochum covers 121 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 30 min.
Which direction is Bochum from Brilon?: Bochum lies roughly to the west of Brilon.
Which roads does the route from Brilon to Bochum follow?: The drive from Brilon to Bochum mainly follows A 46.
Which towns do you pass between Brilon and Bochum?: Towns on the route from Brilon to Bochum include Olsberg, Arnsberg, Hagen, Dortmund.

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