How to travel from Düsseldorf to Bochum

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Compare bus and train for Düsseldorf to Bochum

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Bochum among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $8, while a bus costs an average of $12.

Distance: 26 miles (42 km)

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The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Bochum is a train with an average price of $8.

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

A train is $4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Düsseldorf to Bochum costing on average $12.

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Bochum is by train with an average journey time of 1h 8m.

Other travel options to Bochum take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 8m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Düsseldorf and Bochum including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Düsseldorf to Bochum among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 13m faster (38m by train vs 51m by car) and roughly $2 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($8 vs $10). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Düsseldorf to Bochum

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

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

  • Deutsche BahnICE 2310+VIAS Rail GmbH31435
    8:08 AM1h01
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    9:09 AMBochum Hbf
    $281One-way
    1 transfer

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  • Deutsche BahnICE 2310+VIAS Rail GmbH31435
    8:08 AM1h01
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    9:09 AMBochum Hbf
    $281One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 2310+VIAS Rail GmbH31435
    8:08 AM1h01
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    9:09 AMBochum Hbf
    $281One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Bochum.

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There are 2 options to travel between Düsseldorf and Bochum including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Bochum is a train with an average price of $8.

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

A train is $4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Düsseldorf to Bochum costing on average $12.

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Bochum is by train with an average journey time of 1h 8m.

Other travel options to Bochum take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 8m.

The distance from Düsseldorf to Bochum is approximately 26 miles (42 km).
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Bochum is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf and Bochum 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 Düsseldorf to Bochum:
  • Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Bochum Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Düsseldorf to Bochum, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Bochum by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Bochum by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Düsseldorf to Bochum with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
  • 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf to Bochum often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Paris, Amsterdam, Munich, Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bochum and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Bochum to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Bochum, allowing time to visit the Deutsches Bergbau-Museum, enjoy the botanical garden, and experience the vibrant nightlife.

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