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

The cheapest way to get from Bochum to Mainz is to bus which costs €14 - €28 and takes 5h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bochum to Mainz is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Bochum and Mainz?

No, there is no direct bus from Bochum station to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Bochum central station and arriving at Ginsheim-Gustavsburg-Gustavsburg Am Alten Fährhaus via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Bochum and Mainz?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bochum Hbf and arriving at Mainz, Hauptbahnhof. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.

How far is it from Bochum to Mainz?

The distance between Bochum and Mainz is 290 km. The road distance is 229.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Bochum to Mainz without a car is to train via Frankfurt which takes 2h 37m and costs €35 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Bochum to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bochum to Mainz bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bochum to Mainz train from?

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

Train or bus from Bochum to Mainz?

The best way to get from Bochum to Mainz is to train via Frankfurt which takes 2h 37m and costs €35 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €28 and takes 5h 55m.

Where does the Bochum to Mainz bus arrive?

Bochum to Mainz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt Airport station.

Where does the Bochum to Mainz train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bochum to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Bochum to Mainz is 230 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Bochum to Mainz.

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

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Frankfurt
best
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Frankfurttrain 43 / ...
2h 37m
€36–112
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bochum central station to Frankfurt Airportbus N965
5h 55m
€14–28
Drive 229.7 km
1. Drive from Bochum to Mainzcar 229.7 km
2h 35m
€33–47
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
3h 12m
€100–180
Train
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain 1 / ...
3h 5m
€50–110
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain Rb26
5h 31m
€49–77

Bochum to Mainz by train

216Weekly Trains

2h 37mAverage Duration

€36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 290.3 km
Duration: 2h 37m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Bochum Hbf to Frankfurt hourly. Tickets cost €28–100 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bochum central station to Frankfurt Airport once daily. Tickets cost €14–28 and the journey takes 4h 55m.

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