How to travel from Würzburg to Bochum

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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 $36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 1m. 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 $36, while a train costs an average of $52.

Distance: 167 miles (269 km)

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$52

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$36

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$63

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4h 1m

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3h 31m

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5h 8m

Average total duration

4h 38m

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3h 43m

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Würzburg to Bochum is a bus with an average price of $36 (€29).

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

A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Würzburg to Bochum costing on average $52 (€42).

The fastest way to travel from Würzburg to Bochum is by train with an average journey time of 4h 1m.

Other travel options to Bochum take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 8m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Würzburg and Bochum including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Würzburg to Bochum among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 12m faster (3h 31m by train vs 3h 43m by car) and roughly $12 (€9) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($52 (€42) vs $63 (€51)). 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 Würzburg to Bochum

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

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

  • FlixBus
    9:35 PM7h25
    Würzburg
    5:00 AMBochum
    $371One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    9:35 PM7h25
    Würzburg
    5:00 AMBochum
    $371One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    9:35 PM7h25
    Würzburg
    5:00 AMBochum
    $371One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Würzburg 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 Würzburg to Bochum.

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There are 2 options to travel between Würzburg and Bochum including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Würzburg to Bochum is a bus with an average price of $36 (€29).

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

A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Würzburg to Bochum costing on average $52 (€42).

The fastest way to travel from Würzburg to Bochum is by train with an average journey time of 4h 1m.

Other travel options to Bochum take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 8m.

The distance from Würzburg to Bochum is approximately 167 miles (269 km).
The average frequency per day from Würzburg to Bochum is:
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 9 trains 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Würzburg to Bochum:
  • Trains mostly depart from Würzburg Hbf and arrive in Bochum Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Würzburg, Hbf and arrive in Bochum, Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Würzburg to Bochum, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Bochum by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Bochum by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Würzburg to Bochum with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Omio customers who travel from Würzburg 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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