What is the cheapest way to get from Erfurt to Bochum?

The cheapest way to get from Erfurt to Bochum is to bus which costs €25 - €40 and takes 6h.

What is the fastest way to get from Erfurt to Bochum?

The fastest way to get from Erfurt to Bochum is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Erfurt and Bochum?

No, there is no direct bus from Erfurt station to Bochum station. However, there are services departing from Erfurt central train station and arriving at Bochum central station via Kassel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

Is there a direct train between Erfurt and Bochum?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Erfurt Hbf and arriving at Bochum Hbf. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Erfurt to Bochum?

The distance between Erfurt and Bochum is 386 km. The road distance is 318.5 km.

How do I travel from Erfurt to Bochum without a car?

The best way to get from Erfurt to Bochum without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs €70 - €140.

How long does it take to get from Erfurt to Bochum?

The train from Erfurt Hbf to Bochum Hbf takes 3h 47m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Erfurt to Bochum bus from?

Erfurt to Bochum bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Erfurt central train station.

Where do I catch the Erfurt to Bochum train from?

Erfurt to Bochum train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Erfurt Hbf station.

Train or bus from Erfurt to Bochum?

The best way to get from Erfurt to Bochum is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs €70 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €40 and takes 6h.

Where does the Erfurt to Bochum bus arrive?

Erfurt to Bochum bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kassel station.

Where does the Erfurt to Bochum train arrive?

Erfurt to Bochum train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bochum Hbf station.

Can I drive from Erfurt to Bochum?

Yes, the driving distance between Erfurt to Bochum is 318 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Erfurt to Bochum.

How do I get a train ticket from Erfurt to Bochum?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Erfurt to Bochum?

Book your Erfurt to Bochum bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bochum?

There are 1980+ hotels available in Bochum.

Erfurt to Bochum - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Erfurt to Bochum by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain 51
3h 47m
€70–140
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Erfurt central train station to Kasselbus N69
2. Take the bus from Kassel to Bochum central stationbus 023
6h
€26–39
Drive 318.5 km
1. Drive from Erfurt to Bochumcar 318.5 km
3h 29m
€47–68
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LEJ - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Bochum Hbftrain
5h 54m
€133–382
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Leinefeldetrain Re1
2. Take the train from Leinefelde to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain Re8 / ...
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Kamentrain Re
5h 22m
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Bochum Hbftrain
5h 5m
€148–274

Erfurt to Bochum by train

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Distance: 385.7 km
Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Erfurt, Germany and Bochum, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Erfurt Hbf to Bochum Hbf 3 times a day. Tickets cost €70–140 and the journey takes 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erfurt central train station to Bochum central station via Kassel in around 6h.

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