How to travel from Erlangen to Bochum

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Erlangen to Bochum

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erlangen to Bochum among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, and a train costs an average of $91.

Distance: 210 miles (339 km)

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$107

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$43

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6h 44m

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6h 14m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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from Erlangen to Bochum

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
    4:29 PM4h43
    Erlangen
    9:12 PMBochum
    $1001One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
    4:29 PM4h43
    Erlangen
    9:12 PMBochum
    $1001One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    5:38 PM4h34
    Erlangen
    10:12 PMBochum
    $1151One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
    6:10 PM5h03
    Erlangen
    11:13 PMBochum
    $1001One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
    7:03 PM6h09
    Erlangen
    1:12 AMBochum
    $1001One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
    8:28 AM6h09
    Erlangen
    2:37 PMBochum
    $1101One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Erlangen 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 Erlangen to Bochum.

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There are 3 options to travel between Erlangen and Bochum including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Erlangen to Bochum is a bus with an average price of $43 (€34).

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

A bus is $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Bochum costing on average $91 (€73).

A bus is $471 (€378) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Erlangen to Bochum costing on average $514 (€413).

The fastest way to travel from Erlangen to Bochum is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 20m.

Other travel options to Bochum take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 35m.

Bus takes on average 10h 30m.

The distance from Erlangen to Bochum is approximately 210 miles (339 km).
The average frequency per day from Erlangen to Bochum is:
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 3 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erlangen and Bochum as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Erlangen to Bochum:
  • Flights mostly depart from Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Erlangen station and arrive in Bochum Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Erlangen, Busbahnhof and arrive in Bochum, Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Erlangen to Bochum, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | InterCity to go to Bochum by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Bochum by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Erlangen 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.

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