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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 an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 9m. 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 bus costs an average of $33, while a train costs an average of $100.
Distance: 155 miles (250 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$100 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 9m Average total duration Fastest 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 4m Average total duration 6h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Saarbrücken:
A bus is $67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bochum to Saarbrücken costing on average $100.
Other travel options to Saarbrücken take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 4m.
Tickets start at around $100 compared to roughly $59 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-40.51. The journey takes 4h 39m versus 3h 49m 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 Saarbrücken by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bochum to Saarbrücken is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:15 AM10h55Bochum6:10 PMSaarbrücken$281One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 7:15 AM10h55Bochum6:10 PMSaarbrücken$281One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 5:25 AM9h55Bochum3:20 PMSaarbrücken$291One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 8:15 AM12h20Bochum8:35 PMSaarbrücken$331One-way0 transfers
- 6:00 PM12h50Bochum6:50 AMSaarbrücken$541One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bochum to Saarbrücken:
A bus is $67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bochum to Saarbrücken costing on average $100.
Other travel options to Saarbrücken take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 4m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 2 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 FlixBus to go to Saarbrücken by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Saarbrücken by train.
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