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Compare train and bus for Würzburg to Bochum
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Würzburg to Bochum among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, while a train costs an average of $103.
Distance: 167 miles (269 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$103 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 26m Average total duration 6h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from Würzburg to Bochum, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Würzburg to Bochum:
A bus is $68 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Würzburg to Bochum costing on average $103 (€86).
Other travel options to Bochum take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 26m.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (3h 37m by train vs 3h 43m by car). Tickets start at around $103 (€86) compared to roughly $62 (€52) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Würzburg to Bochum by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Würzburg to Bochum is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 10:35 PM9h38Würzburg8:13 AMBochum$321One-way0 transfers
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- 10:35 PM9h38Würzburg8:13 AMBochum$321One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 11:05 PM9h10Würzburg8:15 AMBochum$341One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Würzburg to Bochum:
A bus is $68 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Würzburg to Bochum costing on average $103 (€86).
Other travel options to Bochum take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 26m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Würzburg and Bochum as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Würzburg Hbf and arrive in Bochum Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Würzburg, Hbf and arrive in Bochum, Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Bochum by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bochum by bus.
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