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Compare train and bus for Erfurt to Bochum
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erfurt to Bochum among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, while a train costs an average of $113.
Distance: 169 miles (272 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$113 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 1m Average total duration Fastest 4h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 2m Average total duration 7h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Erfurt to Bochum
Compare the available ways to get from Erfurt to Bochum, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Bochum:
A bus is $77 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Bochum costing on average $113.
Other travel options to Bochum take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 2m.
Tickets start at around $113 compared to roughly $58 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$55. The journey takes 4h 31m versus 4h 7m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Erfurt to Bochum
How to get from Erfurt to Bochum by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Erfurt to Bochum is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:40 AM 8h57 Erfurt 11:37 AM Bochum $38 1 One-way 0 transfers
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2:40 AM 8h57 Erfurt 11:37 AM Bochum $38 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
2:40 AM 8h57 Erfurt 11:37 AM Bochum $38 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
5:17 PM 11h18 Erfurt 4:35 AM Bochum $43 1 One-way 0 transfers1:40 AM 8h57 Erfurt 10:37 AM Bochum $47 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Bochum:
A bus is $77 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Bochum costing on average $113.
Other travel options to Bochum take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 2m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erfurt and Bochum as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Erfurt Hbf and arrive in Bochum Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 and arrive in Bochum, Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Regional, Intercity to go to Bochum by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bochum by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Intercity.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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