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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bochum to Mainz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bochum to Mainz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $96 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 7m. 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 train costs an average of $96, while a flight costs an average of $207.
Distance: 113 miles (183 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$96 Average price Cheapest | $207 Average price | $105 Average price | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 27m Average total duration 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 19h 29m Average total duration 18h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Mainz
Compare the available ways to get from Bochum to Mainz, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bochum to Mainz:
A train is $10 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bochum to Mainz costing on average $105.
A train is $112 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bochum to Mainz costing on average $207.
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 27m.
Bus takes on average 19h 29m.
Tickets start at around $96 compared to roughly $42 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$53. The journey takes 2h 57m versus 2h 56m 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.
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How to get from Bochum to Mainz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bochum to Mainz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:55 AM 19h55 Bochum 4:50 AM Mainz $77 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:55 AM 19h55 Bochum 4:50 AM Mainz $77 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:55 AM 19h55 Bochum 4:50 AM Mainz $77 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bochum to Mainz:
A train is $10 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bochum to Mainz costing on average $105.
A train is $112 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bochum to Mainz costing on average $207.
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 27m.
Bus takes on average 19h 29m.
- Around 10 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 Mainz as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bochum Hbf and arrive in Mainz Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, British Airways, Eurowings to go to Mainz by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Mainz by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Regional, Intercity to go to Mainz by train.
- 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines.
- 0 direct trains per day with Intercity.
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