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Compare bus, train, and flight for Rotterdam to Bochum
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Bochum among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 2m. 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 bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 121 miles (195 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$51 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Rotterdam to Bochum:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Bochum costing on average $51 (€41).
A bus is $458 (€366) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Bochum costing on average $482 (€385).
Other travel options to Bochum take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 13m.
Flight takes on average 6h 25m.
Travel optionsfrom Rotterdam to Bochum
How to get from Rotterdam to Bochum by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rotterdam to Bochum is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 4:20 AM3h45Rotterdam8:05 AMBochum$241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 4:20 AM3h45Rotterdam8:05 AMBochum$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 4:20 AM3h45Rotterdam8:05 AMBochum$241One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 9:05 PM9h40Rotterdam6:45 AMBochum$411One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Bochum:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Bochum costing on average $51 (€41).
A bus is $458 (€366) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Bochum costing on average $482 (€385).
Other travel options to Bochum take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 13m.
Flight takes on average 6h 25m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam and Bochum as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Bochum, Hbf.
- Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Bochum Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bochum by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Intercity to go to Bochum by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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