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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bochum to Erlangen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bochum to Erlangen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, and a train costs an average of €30.
Distance: 210 miles (339 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€25 Average price Cheapest | €30 Average price |
8h 40m Average total duration 8h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration Fastest 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Bochum to Erlangen by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Bochum to Erlangen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Bochum to Erlangen:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bochum to Erlangen costing on average $38 (€30).
A bus is $487 (€387) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bochum to Erlangen costing on average $519 (€412).
Other travel options to Erlangen take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 40m.
Bus takes on average 10h 15m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bochum and Erlangen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Bochum, Hbf and arrive in Erlangen, Busbahnhof.
- Trains mostly depart from Bochum Hbf and arrive in Erlangen station.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Erlangen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, National Express, FlixTrain to go to Erlangen by train.
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