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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bochum to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bochum to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €38 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €38, while a flight costs an average of €413.
Distance: 283 miles (456 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€111 Average price | €38 Average price Cheapest | €413 Average price | €79 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 26m Average total duration 5h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 28m Average total duration 7h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Dresden:
A bus is €6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bochum to Dresden costing on average €35.
A bus is €229 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bochum to Dresden costing on average €258.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 22m.
Bus takes on average 7h 18m.
Tickets start at around €35 compared to roughly €79 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €43. The journey takes 5h 52m versus 5h 52m 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 Dresden
How to get from Bochum to Dresden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bochum to Dresden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus12:40 AM7h30Bochum, Hbf8:10 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)€271One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus12:40 AM7h30Bochum, Hbf8:10 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)€271One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH2124+
LH421910:00 AM3h35Dusseldorf Airport1:35 PMDresden Airport€4141One-way1 transfer
Other options
26709 · ICE 845 · IC 24438:24 AM6h14Bochum Hbf2:38 PMDresden Hbf€761One-way2 transfers- 89873 · IC 24419:51 AM6h47Bochum Hbf4:38 PMDresden Hbf€881One-way1 transfer
- 26713 · ICE 847 · IC 244110:24 AM6h14Bochum Hbf4:38 PMDresden Hbf€891One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:05 PM10h05Bochum, Hbf5:10 AMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)€281One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus1:25 PM8h10Bochum, Hbf9:35 PMDresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)€361One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus+
FlixTrain1:35 PM9h25Bochum, Hbf11:00 PMDresden-Neustadt station€361One-way1 transfer
- LH2017 · LH21283:30 PM3h45Dusseldorf Airport7:15 PMDresden Airport€4141One-way1 transfer
- LH2124+LH41079:30 AM4h05Dusseldorf Airport1:35 PMDresden Airport€4141One-way1 transfer
- LH2001 · LH21248:30 AM5h05Dusseldorf Airport1:35 PMDresden Airport€4141One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bochum to Dresden:
A bus is €73 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bochum to Dresden costing on average €111.
A bus is €376 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bochum to Dresden costing on average €413.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 26m.
Bus takes on average 8h 28m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bochum and Dresden as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Bochum, Hbf and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
- Trains mostly depart from Bochum Hbf and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Dresden by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Dresden by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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