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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 $43 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 $43, while a flight costs an average of $511.
Distance: 283 miles (456 km)
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$43 Average price Cheapest | $120 Average price | $511 Average price | $94 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 18m Average total duration 7h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 22m Average total duration 5h 52m 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 |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Dresden to Bochum
Compare the available ways to get from Dresden to Bochum, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Bochum:
A bus is $77 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Bochum costing on average $120.
A bus is $468 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Bochum costing on average $511.
Other travel options to Bochum take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 22m.
Bus takes on average 8h 18m.
Tickets start at around $43 compared to roughly $94 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $52. The journey takes 7h 48m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Dresden to Bochum
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 AM 8h10 Dresden 3:20 PM Bochum $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
7:10 AM 8h10 Dresden 3:20 PM Bochum $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
8:15 PM 7h20 Dresden 3:35 AM Bochum $43 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Bochum:
A bus is $77 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Bochum costing on average $120.
A bus is $468 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Bochum costing on average $511.
Other travel options to Bochum take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 22m.
Bus takes on average 8h 18m.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 6 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 to go to Bochum by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Baltic, Avion Express Malta, Air Dolomiti to go to Bochum by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bochum by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with FlixTrain.
- 0 direct flights per day with Avion Express Malta.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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