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The cheapest and fastest trains from Dresden to Bochum

Showing times and prices for Jul 21

Cheapest price

$37

Average price

$45

Fastest journey

6 h 7 m

Average duration

6 h 46 m

Trains per day

Distance

456 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dresden to Bochum is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Dresden to Bochum will cost around $45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.

Fast trains

Of the 4 trains that leave Dresden for Bochum on Mon, Jul 21, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Mon, Jul 21 the direct trains cover the 456 km distance in an average of 6 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 7 m .

On Mon, Jul 21 the slowest trains will take 8 h 36 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

05:22AM6h14

Dresden

11:36AMBochum

$371One-way

0 transfers

11:15AM8h36

Dresden

07:51PMBochum

$401One-way

0 transfers

05:29AM6h07

Dresden

11:36AMBochum

$511One-way

0 transfers

05:30AM6h07

Dresden

11:37AMBochum

$521One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Dresden to Bochum

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Bochum among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a flight costs an average of €60.

Distance: 283 miles (456 km)

Compare train with

Train	Most popular Bus	Flight
€54 Average price	€30 Average price Cheapest	€173 Average price
6h 41m Average total duration 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	7h 27m Average total duration 6h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions	1.4 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company	Most popular airline
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Dresden to Bochum

Germany

Trains from Dresden to Bochum run on average 7 times per day, taking around 6h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

283 miles (456 km)

Average train duration

6h 11m

Cheapest ticket price

$14 (€11)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

5h 41m

First train

00:04

Last train

23:27

Price information

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn and FlixTrain from Dresden to Bochum trains

Buy your official Deutsche Bahn and FlixTrain train tickets between Dresden and Bochum from $19 (€15) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable trip.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel.

Dresden to Bochum train information with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 6 h 7 min
Cheapest Price: $35
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 2 a day

Flixtrain GmbH is a German railway company owned by Flixmobility. FlixTrain already connects many cities in Germany with its green trains. The trains run on 100 percent renewable energy. Onboard facilities: FlixTrain trains are equipped with air conditioning, toilets, USB and sockets and have plenty of legroom. You will find free WiFi on most trains and a range of food and drinks is available. There is a standard ticket that guarantees you a seat. You can take luggage with you free of charge, provided it can be stowed in the luggage racks. Find the current FlixTrain timetable for your journey at Omio and easily book FlixTrain train tickets online.

Dresden to Bochum train information with FlixTrain:

Average Duration: 6 h 7 min
Cheapest Price: $19
FlixTrain frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Trains from Dresden to Bochum

FAQs: Travel by train from Dresden to Bochum easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dresden to Bochum.

Cheap train tickets from Dresden to Bochum can start from as little as $23 (€18) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Dresden to Bochum is $56 (€45); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Dresden to Bochum train travel time is 6 h 7 min for the 283 mile (456 km) long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Dresden to Bochum leaves at 12: 03 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Dresden to Bochum leaves at 11: 25 PM.

Yes, there is 1 direct train a day from Dresden to Bochum with FlixTrain. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

For the best Dresden to Bochum train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services from Dresden to Bochum to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 25 PM.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Dresden Hbf, which is located around 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Bochum Hbf, located 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month for a train from Dresden to Bochum is November.

You have options as you can travel between Dresden and Bochum 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Dresden to Bochum

Dresden

Bochum

The major train station for departures in Dresden is Dresden Hauptbahnhof. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Dresden Hauptbahnhof for your trip from Dresden to Bochum.

Dresden Hauptbahnhof Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

information

Address

Wiener Platz 4, 01069 Dresden, Germany

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00

Distance to city center

1 km

Wifi

Free Wi-Fi in the station.

Lockers

There are luggage lockers close to by the waiting room and the stairs leading to Platforms 3/4.

Dining

Burger King
asiagourmet
dean&david
Hot Dog King
Starbucks
Subway
BABA Döner
Marché
backWERK
Ditsch
& more

Accessibility

Accessible facilities such as toilets and ramps and additional assistance as needed. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].

Hotel