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 €40 - €65 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 40m and costs €60 - €95.

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 Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

How far is it from Erlangen to Bochum?

The distance between Erlangen and Bochum is 538 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 Kassel which takes 6h 24m and costs €80 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m 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 Kassel which takes 6h 24m and costs €80 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 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 Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.

Can I drive from Erlangen to Bochum?

Yes, the driving distance between Erlangen to Bochum is 426 km. It takes approximately 3h 40m 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?

There are 1997+ hotels available in Bochum.

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

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Train via Kassel
best
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 25
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Bochum Hbftrain Re
6h 24m
€84–218
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Bochum central stationbus N885
8h 30m
€42–63
Drive 426.3 km
1. Drive from Erlangen to Bochumcar 426.3 km
3h 40m
€63–91
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 Duesseldorf Flughafen to Bochum Hbftrain
5h 31m
€123–358
Train
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain Nightjet
6h 50m
€57–133
Train #2
1. Take the train from Nuernberg Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain Ice / ...
6h 51m
€94–228
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 Düsseldorf Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain
4h 39m
€130–290
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 Duesseldorf Flughafen to Bochum Hbftrain
5h 18m
€130–355

Erlangen to Bochum by train

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Distance: 538.2 km
Duration: 6h 24m

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

You can take a train from Erlangen to Bochum Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf and Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Bochum central station once daily. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 7h 5m.

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