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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cologne to Bochum
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£6
Fastest journey
1 h 40 m
Average duration
2 h 13 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
64 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cologne to Bochum is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Bochum will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £6.
Of the 3 buses that leave Cologne for Bochum every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 64 km distance in an average of 2 h 13 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach 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 coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 8m. 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 coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 64 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£6 Average Price Cheapest | £17 Average Price |
2h 9m Average total duration 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Cologne to Bochum bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Bochum coaches for today, Tuesday 25 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:40 Cologne | 2h25 | 21:05 Bochum | 0 changesdirect | |
| 19:45 Cologne | 1h40 | 21:25 Bochum | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 26 November | |||||
| 03:10 Cologne | 2h35 | 05:45 Bochum | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cologne to Bochum
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Buses from Cologne to Bochum run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 8 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 04:15, the last at 23:40. The fastest coach covers the 64 km distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 64 km |
Average bus duration 1h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 1h 40m |
First bus 04:15 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, FlixBus from Cologne to BochumYou can travel by bus between Cologne to Bochum with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Cologne to Bochum coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne to Bochum by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bochum, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Cologne, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Cologne, Siegburger Street (Access Tankstelle) and Köln, ZOB. When arriving in Bochum, you can end your route in coach stations like Bochum, Bus Station at the Railway Station, Bochum, Hbf and Bochum Rathaus.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Cologne, Siegburger Street (Access Tankstelle), which is located around 3.2 miles (5.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Bochum, Bus Station at the Railway Station, located 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre.
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Important Stations and Airports in Cologne and Bochum
Wifi
Parking
ATM
Accessibility
WC
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
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- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside Terminal 2 arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: SB60 Train: S13, S19
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