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Compare bus and train for Bochum to Aachen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bochum to Aachen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 68 miles (111 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$42 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Bochum to Aachen:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bochum to Aachen costing on average $42 (€35).
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 30m.
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How to get from Bochum to Aachen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bochum to Aachen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:10 PM3h45Bochum11:55 PMAachen$111One-way0 transfers
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8:10 PM3h45Bochum11:55 PMAachen$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
8:10 PM3h45Bochum11:55 PMAachen$111One-way0 transfers
Other options
7:10 PM3h45Bochum10:55 PMAachen$211One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bochum to Aachen:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bochum to Aachen costing on average $42 (€35).
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 30m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bochum and Aachen as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Bochum, Hbf and arrive in Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße.
- Trains mostly depart from Bochum Hbf and arrive in Aachen Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Aachen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Aachen by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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