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

The cheapest way to get from Erlangen to Bochum is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 8h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Erlangen to Bochum is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Erlangen and Bochum?

No, there is no direct bus from Erlangen station to Bochum station. However, there are services departing from Erlangen train station and arriving at Bochum central station via Nuremberg central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Erlangen and Bochum?

No, there is no direct train from Erlangen to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Erlangen and arriving at Bochum Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf and Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

How far is it from Erlangen to Bochum?

The distance between Erlangen and Bochum is 523 km. The road distance is 426.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Erlangen to Bochum without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 6h 2m and costs €90 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Erlangen to Bochum, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Erlangen to Bochum bus from?

Erlangen to Bochum bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nuremberg central bus station.

Where do I catch the Erlangen to Bochum train from?

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

Train or bus from Erlangen to Bochum?

The best way to get from Erlangen to Bochum is to train via Cologne which takes 6h 2m and costs €90 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 8h 30m.

Where does the Erlangen to Bochum bus arrive?

Erlangen to Bochum bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bochum central station.

Where does the Erlangen to Bochum train arrive?

Erlangen to Bochum train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Can I drive from Erlangen to Bochum?

Yes, the driving distance between Erlangen to Bochum is 426 km. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Erlangen to Bochum.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Bochum?

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Erlangen to Bochum - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Erlangen to Bochum by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train via Cologne
best
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Bochum Hbftrain Ice / ...
6h 2m
€91–392
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Bochum central stationbus N885
8h 30m
€37–68
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Erlangen to Würzburg Hbftrain Re20
2. Take the night train from Wuerzburg Hbf to Dortmund Hbfnighttrain Nj
7h 21m
€61–150
Drive 426.3 km
1. Drive from Erlangen to Bochumcar 426.3 km
3h 42m
€61–88
Train
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain 91 / ...
6h 51m
€99–417
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane NUE - DUS
2. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Bochum Hbftrain
4h 56m
€114–288
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane NUE - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bochum Hbftrain
4h 55m
€138–355
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Erlangen to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
3. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Bochum Hbftrain
5h 15m
€139–409

Erlangen to Bochum by train

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Distance: 522.7 km
Duration: 6h 2m

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

You can take a train from Erlangen to Bochum Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf and Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Bochum central station once daily. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 7h 5m.

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