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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bruges to Bochum
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bruges to Bochum among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a train costs an average of $88.
Distance: 173 miles (279 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$139 Average price | $53 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 6m Average total duration Fastest 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 10m Average total duration 8h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg 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 Bruges to Bochum:
A bus is $86 (€69) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bruges to Bochum costing on average $139 (€112).
A bus is $400 (€322) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bruges to Bochum costing on average $453 (€364).
Other travel options to Bochum take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 1m.
Bus takes on average 8h 40m.
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How to get from Bruges to Bochum by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bruges to Bochum is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IC 2808 · ICE 15 · ICE 5499:11 AM4h19Bruges station1:30 PMBochum Hbf$1121One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
IC 2808 · ICE 15 · ICE 5499:11 AM4h19Bruges station1:30 PMBochum Hbf$1121One-way2 transfers
Fastest
IC 2808 · ICE 15 · ICE 5499:11 AM4h19Bruges station1:30 PMBochum Hbf$1121One-way2 transfers
Other options
IC 2806 · ICE 13 · ICE 5477:11 AM4h19Bruges station11:30 AMBochum Hbf$1121One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bruges to Bochum:
A bus is $86 (€69) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bruges to Bochum costing on average $139 (€112).
A bus is $400 (€322) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bruges to Bochum costing on average $453 (€364).
Other travel options to Bochum take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 1m.
Bus takes on average 8h 40m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bruges and Bochum as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bruges station and arrive in Bochum Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West and arrive in Bochum, Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bochum by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SNCB to go to Bochum by train.
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