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Compare train, bus, and flight for Leipzig to Bochum
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Bochum among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €29 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 36m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €29, while a flight costs an average of €521.
Distance: 222 miles (358 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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€29 Average price Cheapest | €91 Average price | €521 Average price | €61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 30m Average total duration 6h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Leipzig to Bochum
Compare the available ways to get from Leipzig to Bochum, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Bochum:
A bus is €63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Bochum costing on average €91.
A bus is €493 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Bochum costing on average €521.
Other travel options to Bochum take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 28m.
Bus takes on average 6h 30m.
Tickets start at around €29 compared to roughly €61 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €32. The journey takes 6h 0m versus 5h 4m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Leipzig to Bochum
How to get from Leipzig to Bochum by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leipzig to Bochum is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:55 AM 6h25 Leipzig 3:20 PM Bochum €24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
8:55 AM 6h25 Leipzig 3:20 PM Bochum €24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
9:59 PM 5h36 Leipzig 3:35 AM Bochum €34 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
7:55 AM 6h25 Leipzig 2:20 PM Bochum €30 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Bochum:
A bus is €63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Bochum costing on average €91.
A bus is €493 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Bochum costing on average €521.
Other travel options to Bochum take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 28m.
Bus takes on average 6h 30m.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leipzig and Bochum as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in Bochum, Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in Bochum Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bochum by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Air Dolomiti, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Bochum by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Bochum by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 0 direct trains per day with FlixTrain.
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