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Compare train, bus, and flight for Basel to Bochum
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Bochum among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of Kč1587 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 9h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of Kč1587, while a bus costs an average of Kč1687.
Distance: 271 miles (437 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
Kč1587 Average price Cheapest | Kč1687 Average price | Kč3780 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 14m Average total duration Fastest 8h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 48m Average total duration 12h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Bochum:
A bus is Kč1048 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Bochum costing on average Kč2735.
A bus is Kč13927 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Bochum costing on average Kč15614.
Other travel options to Bochum take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 12m.
Bus takes on average 12h 48m.
Tickets start at around Kč2735 compared to roughly Kč3780 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about Kč1045. The journey takes 5h 42m versus 5h 16m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Basel to Bochum
How to get from Basel to Bochum by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basel to Bochum is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:05 PM16h15Basel, Bahnhof11:20 AMBochum, HbfKč11401One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:05 PM16h15Basel, Bahnhof11:20 AMBochum, HbfKč11401One-way1 transfer
Fastest
KL1946 · KL18032:25 PM3h15EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg5:40 PMDusseldorf AirportKč124711One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:40 PM12h20Basel, Bahnhof7:00 AMBochum, HbfKč13871One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:35 AM15h25Basel, Bahnhof7:00 PMBochum, HbfKč16331One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:05 AM12h25Basel, Bahnhof8:30 PMBochum, HbfKč17371One-way1 transfer
- KL1942 · KL18016:30 AM7h25EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg1:55 PMDusseldorf AirportKč62991One-way1 transfer
- KL1946 · KL17972:25 PM17h15EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg7:40 AMDusseldorf AirportKč62991One-way1 transfer
BA765 · BA9187:15 AM26h20EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg9:35 AMDusseldorf AirportKč67861One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Bochum:
A train is Kč100 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Basel to Bochum costing on average Kč1687.
A train is Kč3185 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Bochum costing on average Kč4773.
Other travel options to Bochum take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 48m.
Flight takes on average 13h 52m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Bochum as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Bochum Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Bochum, Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Bochum by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Bochum by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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