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Compare bus and train for Bochum to Homburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bochum to Homburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €80 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 51m. 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 €80, while a train costs an average of €89.
Distance: 149 miles (240 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€89 Average price | €80 Average price Cheapest | €48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 40m Average total duration 16h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 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.
Compare ways to travel from Bochum to Homburg
Compare the available ways to get from Bochum to Homburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bochum to Homburg:
A bus is €9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bochum to Homburg costing on average €89.
Other travel options to Homburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 40m.
Tickets start at around €80 compared to roughly €48 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€32. The journey takes 16h 10m versus 3h 50m 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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How to get from Bochum to Homburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bochum to Homburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:00 PM 16h45 Bochum 11:45 AM Homburg €81 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:00 PM 16h45 Bochum 11:45 AM Homburg €81 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:00 PM 16h45 Bochum 11:45 AM Homburg €81 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bochum to Homburg:
A bus is €9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bochum to Homburg costing on average €89.
Other travel options to Homburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 40m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bochum and Homburg as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Saarbrücken.
- Trains mostly depart from Bochum Hbf and arrive in Homburg Hbf.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Homburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Homburg by train.
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