How to travel from Stuttgart to Bochum

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Stuttgart to Bochum

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart 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 30m. 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 $40, while a train costs an average of $120.

Distance: 205 miles (331 km)

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Driving

$120

Average price

$40

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Cheapest

$76

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4h 30m

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8h 55m

Average total duration

8h 25m

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4h 51m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Stuttgart to Bochum is a bus with an average price of $39 (€32).

This is compared to other travel options from Stuttgart to Bochum:

A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Bochum costing on average $71 (€58).

A bus is $329 (€269) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Bochum costing on average $368 (€301).

The fastest way to travel from Stuttgart to Bochum is by train with an average journey time of 4h 3m.

Other travel options to Bochum take longer:

Flight takes on average 6h 14m.

Bus takes on average 7h 1m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Stuttgart and Bochum including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Stuttgart to Bochum among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 1h 18m faster (3h 33m by train vs 4h 51m by car) and roughly $5 (€4) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($71 (€58) vs $76 (€62)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Stuttgart to Bochum

How to get from Stuttgart to Bochum by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Stuttgart to Bochum is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:50 PM8h10
    Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof
    7:00 AMBochum, Hbf
    $351One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:50 PM8h10
    Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof
    7:00 AMBochum, Hbf
    $351One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH2145 · LH1976
    9:30 AM2h55
    Stuttgart Airport
    12:25 PMCologne Bonn Airport
    $4331One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • LufthansaLH2147 · LH1982
    1:05 PM4h35
    Stuttgart Airport
    5:40 PMCologne Bonn Airport
    $2651One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH2147 · LH1984
    1:05 PM5h50
    Stuttgart Airport
    6:55 PMCologne Bonn Airport
    $2781One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH2153 · LH2006
    6:10 AM3h30
    Stuttgart Airport
    9:40 AMDusseldorf Airport
    $3031One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Stuttgart to Bochum

Travel to Bochum easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Stuttgart to Bochum.

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There are 3 options to travel between Stuttgart and Bochum including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Stuttgart to Bochum is a bus with an average price of $39 (€32).

This is compared to other travel options from Stuttgart to Bochum:

A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Bochum costing on average $71 (€58).

A bus is $329 (€269) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Bochum costing on average $368 (€301).

The fastest way to travel from Stuttgart to Bochum is by train with an average journey time of 4h 3m.

Other travel options to Bochum take longer:

Flight takes on average 6h 14m.

Bus takes on average 7h 1m.

The distance from Stuttgart to Bochum is approximately 205 miles (331 km).
The average frequency per day from Stuttgart to Bochum is:
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 9 flights per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stuttgart and Bochum as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Stuttgart to Bochum:
  • Flights mostly depart from Stuttgart Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Stuttgart Hbf and arrive in Bochum Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe and arrive in Bochum, Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Stuttgart to Bochum, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Bochum by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Bochum by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Stuttgart to Bochum with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Omio customers who travel from Stuttgart to Bochum often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Paris, Amsterdam, Munich, Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bochum and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Bochum to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Bochum, allowing time to visit the Deutsches Bergbau-Museum, enjoy the botanical garden, and experience the vibrant nightlife.

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