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Compare train and bus for Bochum to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bochum to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 7m. 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 $7, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 39 miles (64 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$14 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Cologne:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bochum to Cologne costing on average $14 (€11).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 27m.
Travel optionsfrom Bochum to Cologne
How to get from Bochum to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bochum to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:25 AM1h55Bochum, Hbf8:20 AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$81One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus6:25 AM1h55Bochum, Hbf8:20 AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$81One-way0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 5158:47 AM1h00Bochum Hbf9:47 AMCologne Hbf$221One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixTrain8:39 PM1h01Bochum Hbf9:40 PMCologne Hbf$121One-way0 transfers
FlixTrain12:39 PM1h02Bochum Hbf1:41 PMCologne Hbf$131One-way0 transfers
FlixTrain4:39 PM1h04Bochum Hbf5:43 PMCologne Hbf$131One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:40 AM2h25Bochum, Hbf8:05 AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$81One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:00 PM2h10Bochum, Hbf10:10 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$91One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:15 PM2h30Bochum, Hbf11:45 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$91One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bochum to Cologne:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bochum to Cologne costing on average $14 (€11).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 27m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bochum and Cologne as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bochum Hbf and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bochum, Hbf and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Cologne by train.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 5 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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