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Compare bus, train, and flight for Bochum to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bochum to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $37 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 33m. 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 $37, while a flight costs an average of $576.
Distance: 222 miles (358 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$576 Average price | $120 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration 5h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 41m Average total duration 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Leipzig:
A bus is $83 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bochum to Leipzig costing on average $120.
A bus is $539 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bochum to Leipzig costing on average $576.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 38m.
Bus takes on average 6h 41m.
Tickets start at around $120 compared to roughly $74 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-46.55. The journey takes 5h 8m versus 4h 50m 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 Leipzig
How to get from Bochum to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bochum to Leipzig is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus1:25 PM6h25Bochum, Hbf7:50 PMLeipzig, Hbf$331One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus1:25 PM6h25Bochum, Hbf7:50 PMLeipzig, Hbf$331One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH79+
LH1526:00 AM3h50Dusseldorf Airport9:50 AMLeipzig/Halle Airport$5181One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 1545 · IC 20378:58 AM5h17Bochum Hbf2:15 PMLeipzig Hbf$761One-way1 transfer- 89873 · IC 24419:51 AM5h26Bochum Hbf3:17 PMLeipzig Hbf$1011One-way1 transfer
- 26713 · ICE 847 · IC 244110:24 AM4h53Bochum Hbf3:17 PMLeipzig Hbf$1041One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus12:40 AM5h40Bochum, Hbf6:20 AMLeipzig, Hbf$401One-way0 transfers
- LH158+
LH42176:40 PM4h30Dusseldorf Airport11:10 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport$5181One-way1 transfer - LH1973 · LH103 · LH1568:30 AM9h30Cologne Bonn Airport6:00 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport$5621One-way2 transfers
- LH1977 · LH109 · LH1561:05 PM4h55Cologne Bonn Airport6:00 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport$6331One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bochum to Leipzig:
A bus is $83 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bochum to Leipzig costing on average $120.
A bus is $539 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bochum to Leipzig costing on average $576.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 38m.
Bus takes on average 6h 41m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bochum and Leipzig as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Bochum, Hbf and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bochum Hbf and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Leipzig by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leipzig by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Condor Flugdienst, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Cityjet to go to Leipzig by flight.
- 1 direct trains per day with FlixTrain.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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