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Compare train and bus for Bochum to Erlangen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bochum to Erlangen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $48 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, while a flight costs an average of $513.
Distance: 210 miles (339 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$129 Average price | $513 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 39m Average total duration 5h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 30m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Bochum to Erlangen
Compare the available ways to get from Bochum to Erlangen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bochum to Erlangen:
A bus is $81 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bochum to Erlangen costing on average $129.
A bus is $465 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bochum to Erlangen costing on average $513.
Other travel options to Erlangen take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 39m.
Bus takes on average 8h 30m.
Tickets start at around $129 compared to roughly $78 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$51. The journey takes 5h 9m versus 4h 40m 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 Erlangen
How to get from Bochum to Erlangen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bochum to Erlangen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

7:15 PM 11h40 Bochum 6:55 AM Erlangen $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:15 PM 11h40 Bochum 6:55 AM Erlangen $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

8:15 AM 10h40 Bochum 6:55 PM Erlangen $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bochum to Erlangen:
A bus is $81 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bochum to Erlangen costing on average $129.
A bus is $465 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bochum to Erlangen costing on average $513.
Other travel options to Erlangen take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 39m.
Bus takes on average 8h 30m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bochum and Erlangen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bochum Hbf and arrive in Erlangen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Bochum, Hbf and arrive in Erlangen, Busbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Erlangen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Erlangen by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Erlangen by flight.
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