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Compare bus and train for Bochum to Heilbronn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bochum to Heilbronn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €38 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 54m. 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 €38, while a flight costs an average of €382.
Distance: 184 miles (297 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€130 Average price | €38 Average price Cheapest | €382 Average price | €58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 7m Average total duration 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 33m Average total duration 7h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bochum to Heilbronn
Compare the available ways to get from Bochum to Heilbronn, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bochum to Heilbronn:
A bus is €92 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bochum to Heilbronn costing on average €130.
A bus is €345 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bochum to Heilbronn costing on average €382.
Other travel options to Heilbronn take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 7m.
Bus takes on average 7h 33m.
Tickets start at around €130 compared to roughly €58 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€71. The journey takes 4h 37m versus 4h 16m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Bochum to Heilbronn
How to get from Bochum to Heilbronn by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bochum to Heilbronn is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:15 AM 7h10 Bochum 4:25 PM Heilbronn €35 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
9:15 AM 7h10 Bochum 4:25 PM Heilbronn €35 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
9:15 AM 7h10 Bochum 4:25 PM Heilbronn €35 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
9:10 AM 9h50 Bochum 7:00 PM Heilbronn €38 1 One-way 1 transfer6:20 AM 10h25 Bochum 4:45 PM Heilbronn €39 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bochum to Heilbronn:
A bus is €92 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bochum to Heilbronn costing on average €130.
A bus is €345 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bochum to Heilbronn costing on average €382.
Other travel options to Heilbronn take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 7m.
Bus takes on average 7h 33m.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bochum and Heilbronn as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Stuttgart Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bochum Hbf and arrive in Heilbronn Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bochum, Hbf and arrive in Heilbronn, Hbf (Central station).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Heilbronn by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Heilbronn by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Eurowings to go to Heilbronn by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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