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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bochum to Heidelberg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bochum to Heidelberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 157 miles (253 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$72 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration 6h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Heidelberg:
A bus is $39 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bochum to Heidelberg costing on average $72 (€58).
A bus is $97 (€78) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bochum to Heidelberg costing on average $131 (€106).
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 58m.
Bus takes on average 6h 5m.
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How to get from Bochum to Heidelberg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bochum to Heidelberg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixTrain+FlixBus12:39 PM6h36Bochum Hbf7:15 PMHeidelberg, Hauptbahnhof$351One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixTrain+FlixBus12:39 PM6h36Bochum Hbf7:15 PMHeidelberg, Hauptbahnhof$351One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- FlixBus9:15 AM6h05Bochum, Hbf3:20 PMHeidelberg, Hauptbahnhof$411One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 PM8h20Bochum, Hbf4:20 AMHeidelberg, Hauptbahnhof$361One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bochum to Heidelberg:
A bus is $39 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bochum to Heidelberg costing on average $72 (€58).
A bus is $97 (€78) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bochum to Heidelberg costing on average $131 (€106).
Other travel options to Heidelberg take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 58m.
Bus takes on average 6h 5m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bochum and Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bochum Hbf and arrive in Heidelberg Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Heidelberg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Heidelberg by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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