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Compare bus, train, and flight for Salzburg to Bochum
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Bochum among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $61 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $61, while a flight costs an average of $564.
Distance: 364 miles (586 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$145 Average price | $564 Average price | $61 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 9m Average total duration 7h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 34m Average total duration 13h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.8 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Salzburg to Bochum
Compare the available ways to get from Salzburg to Bochum, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Bochum:
A bus is $85 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Bochum costing on average $145.
A bus is $503 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Bochum costing on average $564.
Other travel options to Bochum take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 9m.
Bus takes on average 13h 34m.
Tickets start at around $145 compared to roughly $62 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$83. The journey takes 7h 39m versus 7h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Salzburg to Bochum by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salzburg to Bochum is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

8:15 AM 15h20 Salzburg 11:35 PM Bochum $58 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

8:15 AM 15h20 Salzburg 11:35 PM Bochum $58 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

8:15 AM 15h20 Salzburg 11:35 PM Bochum $58 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

3:35 PM 15h38 Salzburg 7:13 AM Bochum $66 1 One-way 0 transfers
9:20 PM 17h17 Salzburg 2:37 PM Bochum $75 1 One-way 0 transfers
7:15 AM 15h20 Salzburg 10:35 PM Bochum $87 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Bochum:
A bus is $85 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Bochum costing on average $145.
A bus is $503 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Bochum costing on average $564.
Other travel options to Bochum take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 9m.
Bus takes on average 13h 34m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Bochum as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Salzburg Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Bochum Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Bochum, Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bochum by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Baltic, Lufthansa City Airlines, CitizenPlane, Avion Express Malta to go to Bochum by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Bochum by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Eurowings, CitizenPlane, Avion Express Malta.
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