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 €18 - €35 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 station. However, there are services departing from Bochum central station and arriving at Mainz central train station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Bochum and Mainz?

No, there is no direct train from Bochum to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Bochum Hbf and arriving at Mainz-Kastel via Koeln Hbf and Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

How far is it from Bochum to Mainz?

The distance between Bochum and Mainz is 318 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 am Main which takes 4h 7m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m 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 National Express, 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 am Main which takes 4h 7m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €35 and takes 5h 55m.

Where does the Bochum to Mainz bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bochum to Mainz train arrive?

Bochum to Mainz train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Koeln Hbf 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?

Book your Bochum to Mainz train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Bochum to Mainz bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Mainz?

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Bochum to Mainz - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Bochum to Mainz by train, bus, or car

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 am Main
best
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
4h 7m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bochum central station to Frankfurt central train stationbus N965 / ...
5h 55m
€19–34
Drive 229.7 km
1. Drive from Bochum to Mainzcar 229.7 km
2h 35m
€33–47
Train
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Mainz Hbftrain Nightjet
4h 20m
Train via Koblenz
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
2. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Koblenz Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Mainz-Kasteltrain Rb
6h 1m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 317.9 km
Duration: 4h 7m

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

You can take a train from Bochum Hbf to Mainz-Kastel via Koeln Hbf and Frankfurt(Main)Hbf in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bochum central station to Frankfurt central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €16–29 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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