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Compare train and bus for Bochum to Karlsruhe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bochum to Karlsruhe 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 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 178 miles (288 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$92 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 21m Average total duration 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg 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 Karlsruhe:
A bus is $58 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bochum to Karlsruhe costing on average $92 (€76).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 51m.
Travel optionsfrom Bochum to Karlsruhe
How to get from Bochum to Karlsruhe by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bochum to Karlsruhe is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:00 PM7h00Bochum, Hbf3:00 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$291One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus8:00 PM7h00Bochum, Hbf3:00 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 915 · ICE 718:24 AM2h59Bochum Hbf11:23 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$811One-way1 transfer
Other options
- ICE 646 · ICE 27 · ICE 225 · ECE 58:27 AM4h56Bochum Hbf1:23 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$681One-way3 transfers
- ICE 1059:48 AM3h11Bochum Hbf12:59 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$731One-way0 transfers
- IC 2013 · ICE 3719:29 AM4h30Bochum Hbf1:59 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$731One-way1 transfer
FlixTrain+FlixBus12:39 PM7h31Bochum Hbf8:10 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$351One-way1 transfer- FlixTrain+FlixBus5:15 PM7h35Bochum Hbf12:50 AMKarlsruhe Hbf$351One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:25 AM8h45Bochum, Hbf8:10 PMKarlsruhe Hbf$351One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bochum to Karlsruhe:
A bus is $58 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bochum to Karlsruhe costing on average $92 (€76).
Other travel options to Karlsruhe take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 51m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bochum and Karlsruhe as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Bochum, Hbf and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Trains mostly depart from Bochum Hbf and arrive in Karlsruhe Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Karlsruhe by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Globtour Medjugorjie d.o.o. to go to Karlsruhe by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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