How to travel from Bochum to Göttingen

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Compare train and bus for Bochum to Göttingen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bochum to Göttingen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, while a train costs an average of $76.

Distance: 116 miles (188 km)

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Driving

$76

Average price

$34

Average price

Cheapest

$39

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(fuel + tolls)

3h 9m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 39m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 10m

Average total duration

4h 40m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 53m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Bochum to Göttingen is a bus with an average price of $34.

This is compared to other travel options from Bochum to Göttingen:

A bus is $42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bochum to Göttingen costing on average $76.

The fastest way to travel from Bochum to Göttingen is by train with an average journey time of 3h 9m.

Other travel options to Göttingen take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 10m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bochum and Göttingen including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Bochum to Göttingen among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $34 compared to roughly $39 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $5. The journey takes 4h 40m versus 2h 53m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Bochum to Göttingen

How to get from Bochum to Göttingen by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Bochum to Göttingen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National Express
    7:24 AM3h07
    Bochum
    10:31 AMGöttingen
    $761One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • National Express
    7:24 AM3h07
    Bochum
    10:31 AMGöttingen
    $761One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    10:27 AM3h04
    Bochum
    1:31 PMGöttingen
    $811One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • National Express
    8:24 AM3h07
    Bochum
    11:31 AMGöttingen
    $761One-way
    1 transfer
  • National Express
    9:24 AM3h07
    Bochum
    12:31 PMGöttingen
    $761One-way
    1 transfer
  • National Express
    11:24 AM3h07
    Bochum
    2:31 PMGöttingen
    $761One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bochum to Göttingen

Travel to Göttingen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bochum to Göttingen.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bochum and Göttingen including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bochum to Göttingen is a bus with an average price of $34.

This is compared to other travel options from Bochum to Göttingen:

A bus is $42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bochum to Göttingen costing on average $76.

The fastest way to travel from Bochum to Göttingen is by train with an average journey time of 3h 9m.

Other travel options to Göttingen take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 10m.

The distance from Bochum to Göttingen is approximately 116 miles (188 km).
The average frequency per day from Bochum to Göttingen is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bochum and Göttingen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bochum to Göttingen:
  • Buses mostly depart from Bochum, Hbf and arrive in Göttingen, ZOB.
  • Trains mostly depart from Bochum Hbf and arrive in Göttingen station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bochum to Göttingen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Göttingen by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Göttingen by train.
Omio customers who travel from Bochum to Göttingen often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Paris, Hanover, Hamburg, Frankfurt am Main. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Göttingen and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Göttingen to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are generally enough to explore Göttingen, allowing time to visit its historic university, charming old town, and local museums.

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