How to travel from Bochum to Hamburg

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bochum to Hamburg

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bochum to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of lei185 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 43m. 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 lei185, while a flight costs an average of lei2451.

Distance: 186 miles (300 km)

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Driving

lei2451

Average price

lei378

Average price

lei185

Average price

Cheapest

lei297

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

4h 1m

Average total duration

2h 1m

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2h 0m

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3h 43m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 13m

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30m

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6h 45m

Average total duration

6h 15m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 17m

Average total duration

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0.9 - 1.8kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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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 Hamburg is a bus with an average price of lei185.

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

A bus is lei193 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bochum to Hamburg costing on average lei378.

A bus is lei2265 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bochum to Hamburg costing on average lei2451.

The fastest way to travel from Bochum to Hamburg is by train with an average journey time of 3h 43m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 1m.

Bus takes on average 6h 45m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Bochum and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Bochum to Hamburg among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 2h 16m sooner (2h 1m by flight vs 4h 17m by car). Tickets start at around lei2451 compared to roughly lei297 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Bochum to Hamburg

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:15 PM7h35
    Bochum, Hbf
    6:50 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    lei1261One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:15 PM7h35
    Bochum, Hbf
    6:50 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    lei1261One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW9038
    7:10 PM0h55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    8:05 PMHamburg Airport
    lei4641One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn26716 · S2 · ICE 2520
    1:33 PM3h42
    Bochum Hbf
    5:15 PMHamburg Hbf
    lei2861One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn89879 · ICE 612
    12:51 PM3h24
    Bochum Hbf
    4:15 PMHamburg Hbf
    lei3811One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnS1 · 10133 · ICE 1020
    12:17 PM3h32
    Bochum Hbf
    3:49 PMHamburg Hbf
    lei4201One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:05 PM5h30
    Bochum, Hbf
    11:35 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    lei1261One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH1983 · LH2076
    6:05 PM3h25
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    9:30 PMHamburg Airport
    lei11641One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH79 · LH6
    6:10 AM2h55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    9:05 AMHamburg Airport
    lei11661One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH79 · LH10
    6:10 AM3h55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    10:05 AMHamburg Airport
    lei13621One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bochum to Hamburg

Travel to Hamburg 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 Hamburg.

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There are 3 options to travel between Bochum and Hamburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bochum to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of lei185.

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

A bus is lei193 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bochum to Hamburg costing on average lei378.

A bus is lei2265 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bochum to Hamburg costing on average lei2451.

The fastest way to travel from Bochum to Hamburg is by train with an average journey time of 3h 43m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 1m.

Bus takes on average 6h 45m.

The distance from Bochum to Hamburg is approximately 186 miles (300 km).
The average frequency per day from Bochum to Hamburg is:
  • Around 12 flights per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bochum to Hamburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Bochum Hbf and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bochum, Hbf and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bochum to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Hamburg by bus.
  • Travel with metronom, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Hamburg by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, GetJet Airlines, Condor Flugdienst, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Avion Express Malta to go to Hamburg by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bochum to Hamburg with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
  • 3 direct flights per day with GetJet Airlines, Eurowings, Avion Express Malta.
Omio customers who travel from Bochum to Hamburg often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Copenhagen, Paris, Amsterdam, Stockholm. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Hamburg and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Hamburg to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Hamburg, you can explore the vibrant nightlife of the Reeperbahn, enjoy a scenic boat tour of the Port of Hamburg, visit the lively Hamburg Fish Market, and discover the International Maritime Museum. Stroll along the Alster Lakes for picturesque views, and don't miss the Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie, Speicherstadt, St. Michael's Church, and Planten un Blomen for diverse attractions and experiences.
Three days in Hamburg are generally sufficient to explore major attractions such as the Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie, and the historic Speicherstadt, as well as to experience its vibrant neighborhoods and local cuisine.

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