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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 $44 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 6m. 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 $44, while a flight costs an average of $498.
Distance: 283 miles (456 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$133 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $498 Average price | $94 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 26m Average total duration 5h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 37m Average total duration 8h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | 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 Dresden, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bochum to Dresden:
A bus is $90 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bochum to Dresden costing on average $133.
A bus is $455 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bochum to Dresden costing on average $498.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 26m.
Bus takes on average 8h 37m.
Tickets start at around $133 compared to roughly $94 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$38. The journey takes 5h 56m 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.
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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.
12:25 PM 8h10 Bochum 8:35 PM Dresden $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
12:25 PM 8h10 Bochum 8:35 PM Dresden $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
12:25 PM 8h10 Bochum 8:35 PM Dresden $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
11:25 AM 8h10 Bochum 7:35 PM Dresden $54 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bochum to Dresden:
A bus is $90 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bochum to Dresden costing on average $133.
A bus is $455 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bochum to Dresden costing on average $498.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 26m.
Bus takes on average 8h 37m.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Bochum Hbf and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bochum, Hbf and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline, Avion Express Malta to go to Dresden by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dresden by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Dresden by train.
- 0 direct flights per day with Avion Express Malta.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with FlixTrain.
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