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Compare bus and train for Groningen to Bochum
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Groningen to Bochum among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $28, and a bus costs an average of $43.
Distance: 123 miles (198 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$48 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price |
4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 35m Average total duration 8h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Groningen to Bochum:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Groningen to Bochum costing on average $49 (€39).
Other travel options to Bochum take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 5m.
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How to get from Groningen to Bochum by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Groningen to Bochum is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:18 PM10h29Groningen6:47 AMBochum$1441One-way4 transfers
Cheapest
8:18 PM10h29Groningen6:47 AMBochum$1441One-way4 transfers
Fastest
11:48 PM9h36Groningen9:24 AMBochum$1581One-way3 transfers
Other options
11:32 PM10h15Groningen9:47 AMBochum$1631One-way5 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Groningen to Bochum:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Groningen to Bochum costing on average $49 (€39).
Other travel options to Bochum take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 5m.
- Around 19 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Groningen and Bochum as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Groningen Noord and arrive in Bochum Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Groningen, Centraal Station and arrive in Bochum, Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, WestfalenBahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Intercity to go to Bochum by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bochum by bus.
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