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Compare train and bus for Bochum to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bochum to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $4, and a bus costs an average of $7.
Distance: 11 miles (18 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$7 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price | $4 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
43m Average total duration Fastest 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bochum to Dortmund:
A train is $0.05 (€0.04) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bochum to Dortmund costing on average $7 (€6).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 30m.
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How to get from Bochum to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bochum to Dortmund is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixTrain1:16 PM0h13Bochum Hbf1:29 PMDortmund Hbf$51One-way0 transfers
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FlixTrain1:16 PM0h13Bochum Hbf1:29 PMDortmund Hbf$51One-way0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 10012:23 AM0h10Bochum Hbf12:33 AMDortmund Hbf$91One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixTrain5:15 PM0h14Bochum Hbf5:29 PMDortmund Hbf$51One-way0 transfers
ICE 154112:33 AM0h10Bochum Hbf12:43 AMDortmund Hbf$221One-way0 transfers
ICE 2068:10 AM0h11Bochum Hbf8:21 AMDortmund Hbf$221One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bochum to Dortmund:
A train is $0.05 (€0.04) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bochum to Dortmund costing on average $7 (€6).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 30m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bochum and Dortmund 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 Dortmund Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bochum, Hbf and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, Bogestra, FlixBus to go to Dortmund by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Dortmund by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
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