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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 prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $32, and a bus costs an average of $78.
Distance: 113 miles (183 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$65 Average price Cheapest | $98 Average price | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 34m Average total duration 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bochum to Mainz:
A train is $33 (€27) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bochum to Mainz costing on average $98 (€80).
A train is $75 (€62) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bochum to Mainz costing on average $140 (€115).
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 0m.
Train takes on average 3h 4m.
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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.
7:55 AM19h55Bochum3:50 AMMainz$1101One-way0 transfers
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7:55 AM19h55Bochum3:50 AMMainz$1101One-way0 transfers
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7:55 AM19h55Bochum3:50 AMMainz$1101One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bochum to Mainz:
A train is $33 (€27) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bochum to Mainz costing on average $98 (€80).
A train is $75 (€62) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bochum to Mainz costing on average $140 (€115).
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 0m.
Train takes on average 3h 4m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 5 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 Bochum, Hbf and arrive in Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Mainz by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Mainz by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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