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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 an average ticket price of CHF 16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of CHF 16, while a train costs an average of CHF 16.
Distance: 11 miles (18 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
CHF 16 Average price Cheapest | CHF 4 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
43m Average total duration Fastest 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Bochum to Dortmund, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 16m sooner (13m by train vs 29m by car). Tickets start at around CHF 16 compared to roughly CHF 4 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Bochum to Dortmund
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.
FlixTrain9:15 AM 0h12 Bochum Hbf 9:27 AM Dortmund Hbf CHF 5 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixTrain
9:15 AM 0h12 Bochum Hbf 9:27 AM Dortmund Hbf CHF 5 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 1541
12:33 AM 0h10 Bochum Hbf 12:43 AM Dortmund Hbf CHF 7 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 26807
8:03 AM 0h11 Bochum Hbf 8:14 AM Dortmund Hbf CHF 40 1 One-way 0 transfers - 26709
8:24 AM 0h13 Bochum Hbf 8:37 AM Dortmund Hbf CHF 40 1 One-way 0 transfers - 89711
8:40 AM 0h13 Bochum Hbf 8:53 AM Dortmund Hbf CHF 40 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- 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 Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Dortmund by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
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