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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 prices starting from $34. 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 $34, and a train costs an average of $60.
Distance: 210 miles (339 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$142 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $79 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 19m Average total duration Fastest 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 42m Average total duration 11h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental | |
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 Erlangen:
A bus is $98 (€80) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bochum to Erlangen costing on average $142 (€116).
A bus is $502 (€411) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bochum to Erlangen costing on average $547 (€447).
Other travel options to Erlangen take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 49m.
Bus takes on average 11h 12m.
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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.
4:25 AM10h25Bochum2:50 PMErlangen$441One-way0 transfers
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4:25 AM10h25Bochum2:50 PMErlangen$441One-way0 transfers
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4:25 AM10h25Bochum2:50 PMErlangen$441One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bochum to Erlangen:
A bus is $98 (€80) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bochum to Erlangen costing on average $142 (€116).
A bus is $502 (€411) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bochum to Erlangen costing on average $547 (€447).
Other travel options to Erlangen take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 49m.
Bus takes on average 11h 12m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 7 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, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Bochum, Hbf and arrive in Erlangen, Busbahnhof.
- Trains mostly depart from Bochum Hbf and arrive in Erlangen station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Erlangen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Erlangen by train.
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