How to travel from Cologne to Bochum

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Compare train and bus for Cologne to Bochum

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Bochum among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $8.

Distance: 39 miles (64 km)

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$21

Average price

$9

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Cheapest

1h 37m

Average total duration

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1h 7m

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30m

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2h 5m

Average total duration

1h 35m

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30m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Cologne to Bochum

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    12:14 PM0h59
    Cologne Hbf
    1:13 PMBochum Hbf
    $191One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:10 AM2h35
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    7:45 AMBochum, Hbf
    $151One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 616
    8:11 AM0h58
    Cologne Hbf
    9:09 AMBochum Hbf
    $581One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    8:14 AM0h59
    Cologne Hbf
    9:13 AMBochum Hbf
    $191One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    4:14 PM0h59
    Cologne Hbf
    5:13 PMBochum Hbf
    $191One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 545
    8:25 AM1h05
    Cologne Hbf
    9:30 AMBochum Hbf
    $481One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:45 PM2h45
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    8:30 PMBochum, Hbf
    $161One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:30 PM1h40
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    11:10 PMBochum, Hbf
    $161One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:45 AM2h15
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    7:00 AMBochum, Hbf
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cologne 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 Cologne to Bochum.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Cologne and Bochum including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Bochum is a bus with an average price of $6 (€5).

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

A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Bochum costing on average $8 (€6).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Bochum is by train with an average journey time of 58m.

Other travel options to Bochum take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 40m.

The distance from Cologne to Bochum is approximately 39 miles (64 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Bochum is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne 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 Cologne to Bochum:
  • Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Bochum Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Bochum, Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne 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, FlixTrain to go to Bochum by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Cologne to Bochum with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Bochum often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Paris, Amsterdam, Munich, Frankfurt am Main. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bochum and these popular destinations at a great price.

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