How to travel from Bochum to Ulm

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Compare bus and train for Bochum to Ulm

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bochum to Ulm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €43, while a train costs an average of €102.

Distance: 246 miles (396 km)

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€102

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€43

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5h 19m

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Fastest

4h 49m

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10h 20m

Average total duration

9h 50m

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from Bochum to Ulm

How to get from Bochum to Ulm by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Bochum to Ulm is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:00 PM9h35
    Bochum, Hbf
    5:35 AMUlm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße
    411One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:00 PM9h35
    Bochum, Hbf
    5:35 AMUlm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße
    411One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4109+LufthansaLH2148
    1:30 PM2h45
    Dusseldorf Airport
    4:15 PMStuttgart Airport
    4151One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn30773 · IC 2046 · ICE 611
    1:21 PM5h52
    Bochum Hbf
    7:13 PMUlm Hbf
    931One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn30771 · ICE 519 · ICE 229 · ICE 1011
    12:21 PM6h05
    Bochum Hbf
    6:26 PMUlm Hbf
    931One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn30765 · IC 2042 · ICE 2013 · ICE 517
    9:21 AM5h52
    Bochum Hbf
    3:13 PMUlm Hbf
    1031One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:15 AM10h05
    Bochum, Hbf
    7:20 PMUlm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße
    441One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH1985 · LH2152
    7:35 PM3h10
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    10:45 PMStuttgart Airport
    4021One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1977 · LH2148
    1:05 PM3h10
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    4:15 PMStuttgart Airport
    4021One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1983 · LH2152
    6:25 PM4h20
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    10:45 PMStuttgart Airport
    4021One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bochum to Ulm

Travel to Ulm easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bochum to Ulm.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Bochum and Ulm including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Bochum to Ulm is a bus with an average price of €49.

This is compared to other travel options from Bochum to Ulm:

A bus is €54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bochum to Ulm costing on average €102.

A bus is €407 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bochum to Ulm costing on average €455.

The fastest way to travel from Bochum to Ulm is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 51m.

Other travel options to Ulm take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 19m.

Bus takes on average 10h 35m.

The distance from Bochum to Ulm is approximately 246 miles (396 km).
The average frequency per day from Bochum to Ulm is:
  • Around 14 trains per day.
  • Around 9 flights per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bochum and Ulm as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bochum to Ulm:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Stuttgart Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Bochum Hbf and arrive in Ulm Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Ulm, Eberhard-Finckh-Straße / Ludwig-Beck-Straße.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bochum to Ulm, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Ulm by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Ulm by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bochum to Ulm with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Bochum to Ulm often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Munich, Stuttgart, Berlin, Budapest. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ulm and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Ulm to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully experience Ulm, including its historic sites, the Ulm Minster, and the picturesque Danube views, a stay of 1 to 2 days is generally sufficient.

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