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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 an average ticket price of CHF 15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF 15, while a train costs an average of CHF 38.
Distance: 68 miles (111 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
CHF 38 Average price | CHF 15 Average price Cheapest | CHF 20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m 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 |
 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.
Compare ways to travel from Bochum to Aachen
Compare the available ways to get from Bochum to Aachen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bochum to Aachen:
A bus is CHF 23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bochum to Aachen costing on average CHF 38.
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 10m.
Tickets start at around CHF 38 compared to roughly CHF 20 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -CHF 17. The journey takes 2h 9m versus 1h 48m 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 Bochum to Aachen
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.
- FlixBus
9:15 PM 3h45 Bochum, Hbf 1:00 AM Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße CHF 14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
9:15 PM 3h45 Bochum, Hbf 1:00 AM Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße CHF 14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- 26810
8:56 AM 2h11 Bochum Hbf 11:07 AM Aachen Hbf CHF 26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 26812
9:55 AM 2h12 Bochum Hbf 12:07 PM Aachen Hbf CHF 26 1 One-way 0 transfers - 89712 · 26412
9:19 AM 2h18 Bochum Hbf 11:37 AM Aachen Hbf CHF 26 1 One-way 1 transfer - 89710 · 26410
8:19 AM 2h18 Bochum Hbf 10:37 AM Aachen Hbf CHF 26 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bochum to Aachen:
A bus is CHF 23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bochum to Aachen costing on average CHF 38.
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 10m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses 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 FlixBus to go to Aachen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Aachen by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
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