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4.6Travel Information between Cologne and Bochum
 Distance | 39 miles (63 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $7 - $7 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $7 (€6) • 1 h 40 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $7 (€6) • 59 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Take a train or bus to travel 39 miles (63 km) between Cologne and Bochum. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Cologne to Bochum.
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The best way to travel from Cologne to Bochum is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Bochum
Travel to Bochum 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 Cologne to Bochum.
There are 2 ways to get from Cologne to Bochum: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Bochum from Cologne is by taking a bus, which costs on average $7 (€6).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Cologne to Bochum:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Cologne to Bochum costing on average $7 (€6).
The fastest way to get to Bochum from Cologne is by train with an average travel time of 59 min.
Other travel options to Bochum take longer:
Bus takes 1 h 40 min on average.
The Cologne to Bochum distance is around 39 miles (63 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Bochum is:
- 8 buses per day.
- 9 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Cologne and Bochum as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Bochum:
- Trains mostly leave from Cologne Hbf and tend to arrive in Bochum Hbf.
The following travel companies offer services from Cologne to Bochum:
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bochum by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Cologne to Bochum tickets on Omio for $7 (€6).
- Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain or National Express can take you to Bochum by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for FlixTrain from Cologne to Bochum for $7 (€6).
Yes, there are direct routes from Cologne to Bochum with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 8 direct buses a day to Bochum with FlixBus.
- You can check for a direct train to Bochum with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain or National Express with 6 direct trains per day.
Direct services to Bochum tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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