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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 €41. 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 €41, and a train costs an average of €73.
Distance: 210 miles (339 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€86 Average price | €41 Average price Cheapest |
6h 44m Average total duration Fastest 6h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 8m Average total duration 11h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Erlangen to Bochum is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Erlangen to Bochum:
A bus is $40 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Bochum costing on average $92 (€73).
Other travel options to Bochum take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 15m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 4 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | InterCity to go to Bochum by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bochum by bus.
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