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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dresden to Bochum
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Bochum among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł163 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 4m. 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 zł163, while a flight costs an average of zł1961.
Distance: 283 miles (456 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
zł163 Average price Cheapest | zł418 Average price | zł1961 Average price | zł365 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 19m Average total duration 7h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Dresden to Bochum:
A bus is zł255 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Bochum costing on average zł418.
A bus is zł1558 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Bochum costing on average zł1721.
Other travel options to Bochum take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 25m.
Bus takes on average 8h 19m.
Tickets start at around zł163 compared to roughly zł365 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł202. The journey takes 7h 49m versus 6h 4m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Dresden to Bochum by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dresden to Bochum is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 7:10 AM8h10Dresden3:20 PMBochumzł1281One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 7:10 AM8h10Dresden3:20 PMBochumzł1281One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 8:15 PM7h20Dresden3:35 AMBochumzł1441One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 6:10 AM8h10Dresden2:20 PMBochumzł1491One-way0 transfers
- 9:15 PM7h20Dresden4:35 AMBochumzł1811One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Bochum:
A bus is zł255 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Bochum costing on average zł418.
A bus is zł1797 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Bochum costing on average zł1961.
Other travel options to Bochum take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 25m.
Bus takes on average 8h 19m.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Bochum as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Bochum Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Bochum, Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Bochum by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Bochum by bus.
- Travel with Eurowings, Lufthansa to go to Bochum by flight.
- 2 direct trains per day with FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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