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Compare train and bus for Lille to Bochum
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lille to Bochum among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 13m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €40, while a train costs an average of €144.
Distance: 189 miles (305 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€40 Average price Cheapest | €144 Average price | €56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 35m Average total duration 7h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Lille to Bochum
Compare the available ways to get from Lille to Bochum, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Bochum:
A bus is €105 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Bochum costing on average €144.
Other travel options to Bochum take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 35m.
Tickets start at around €40 compared to roughly €56 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €17. The journey takes 7h 5m versus 4h 24m 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 Lille to Bochum
How to get from Lille to Bochum by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lille to Bochum is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:00 PM 9h10 Lille 9:10 PM Bochum €40 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:00 PM 9h10 Lille 9:10 PM Bochum €40 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:00 PM 9h10 Lille 9:10 PM Bochum €40 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Bochum:
A bus is €105 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Bochum costing on average €144.
Other travel options to Bochum take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 35m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lille and Bochum as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) and arrive in Bochum, Hbf.
- Trains mostly depart from Lille-Europe and arrive in Bochum Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Bochum by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Bochum by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus.
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