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Compare train and bus for Bochum to Saarbrücken
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bochum to Saarbrücken among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 53m. 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 bus costs an average of €23, and a train costs an average of €49.
Distance: 155 miles (250 km)
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€54 Average price | €27 Average price Cheapest |
5h 23m Average total duration Fastest 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration 5h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Bochum to Saarbrücken is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Bochum to Saarbrücken:
A bus is $33 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bochum to Saarbrücken costing on average $62 (€49).
Other travel options to Saarbrücken take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 15m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bochum and Saarbrücken as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bochum Hbf and arrive in Saarbrücken Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bochum, Hbf and arrive in Saarbrücken.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, National Express, FlixTrain to go to Saarbrücken by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Saarbrücken by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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