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Compare train and bus 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 bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $6.
Distance: 26 miles (42 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$12 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 7m Average total duration Fastest 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 9m Average total duration 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Düsseldorf to Bochum:
A bus is $0.70 (€0.57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Bochum costing on average $12 (€10).
Other travel options to Bochum take longer:
Bus takes on average 39m.
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How to get from Düsseldorf to Bochum by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Düsseldorf to Bochum is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixTrain8:38 AM0h35Düsseldorf Hbf9:13 AMBochum Hbf$81One-way0 transfers
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FlixTrain8:38 AM0h35Düsseldorf Hbf9:13 AMBochum Hbf$81One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixTrain8:38 AM0h35Düsseldorf Hbf9:13 AMBochum Hbf$81One-way0 transfers
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FlixTrain4:38 PM0h35Düsseldorf Hbf5:13 PMBochum Hbf$81One-way0 transfers
FlixTrain12:38 PM0h36Düsseldorf Hbf1:14 PMBochum Hbf$81One-way0 transfers
ICE 102210:36 AM0h37Düsseldorf Hbf11:13 AMBochum Hbf$161One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Bochum:
A bus is $0.70 (€0.57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Bochum costing on average $12 (€10).
Other travel options to Bochum take longer:
Bus takes on average 39m.
- 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 train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Bochum Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Bochum, Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Bochum by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Bochum by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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