This information about transportation options in Bochum might help your romantic getaway go off without a hitch: To get to Bochum, book a flight to Dortmund (DTM), which is the closest major airport, located 17.3 mi (27.8 km) from the city center. Take advantage of metro transit at Bochum Rathaus U-Bahn, Deutsches Bergbau-Museum U-Bahn, and Bochum Ehrenfeld S-Bahn. If you want to journey outside of the area, ride aboard a train from Bochum West Station, Bochum Central Station, or Bochum (QBO-Bochum Central Train Station).