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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Bochum among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £98 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £98, while a flight costs an average of £359.
Distance: 508 km
Most popular Flight | Train | Coach | Driving |
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£359 Average Price | £299 Average Price | £98 Average Price Cheapest | £32 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 16m Average total duration 14h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from London to Bochum, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Bochum:
A coach is £202 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Bochum costing on average £299.
A coach is £262 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Bochum costing on average £359.
Other travel options to Bochum take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 45m.
Coach takes on average 15h 16m.
You'll arrive about 5h 8m sooner (2h 43m by flight vs 7h 51m by car). Tickets start at around £359 compared to roughly £32 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Bochum from London by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from London to Bochum is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Bochum are Dortmund, Essen, Düsseldorf, Cologne and Wuppertal. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Bochum on Omio.
Dortmund is a Ruhr city known for football, brewing heritage and its industrial roots. Former worksites, parks and modern cultural venues give it a practical, lively character.
Essen is a Ruhr city known for its industrial heritage and modern cultural scene. The Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex and broad green spaces give it a practical, contemporary character.
Düsseldorf is known for fashion, contemporary art and its lively Altstadt on the Rhine. Sleek shopping streets, traditional breweries and bold modern architecture give it a polished yet sociable character.
Cologne is known for its towering cathedral, Roman heritage and relaxed Rhineland spirit. Museums, riverfront views and a strong brewing culture give the city an open, sociable feel.
Wuppertal stretches through a steep valley and is best known for the Schwebebahn above the River Wupper. The city also stands out for Pina Bausch’s dance legacy, green hillsides and handsome 19th-century neighbourhoods.
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 London to Bochum.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Bochum:
A coach is £202 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Bochum costing on average £299.
A coach is £262 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Bochum costing on average £359.
Other travel options to Bochum take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 45m.
Coach takes on average 15h 16m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Bochum as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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