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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 €28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 32m. 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 €28, while a train costs an average of €75.
Distance: 222 miles (358 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€28 Average price Cheapest | €75 Average price | €60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 30m Average total duration 6h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration Fastest 5h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Bochum:
A bus is €46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Bochum costing on average €75.
A bus is €481 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Bochum costing on average €509.
Other travel options to Bochum take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 32m.
Bus takes on average 6h 30m.
Tickets start at around €28 compared to roughly €60 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.
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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 AM6h25Leipzig3:20 PMBochum€291One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 8:55 AM6h25Leipzig3:20 PMBochum€291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 9:59 PM5h36Leipzig3:35 AMBochum€391One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Bochum:
A bus is €24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Bochum costing on average €49.
A bus is €484 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Bochum costing on average €509.
Other travel options to Bochum take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 39m.
Bus takes on average 5h 42m.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in Bochum Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in Bochum, Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Bochum by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Bochum by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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