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

The cheapest way to get from Bochum to Ulm is to bus which costs €29 - €50 and takes 10h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bochum to Ulm is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs €65 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Bochum and Ulm?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bochum central station station and arriving at Ulm. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Bochum and Ulm?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bochum Hbf and arriving at Ulm Hauptbahnhof. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 7m.

How far is it from Bochum to Ulm?

The distance between Bochum and Ulm is 531 km. The road distance is 506.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Bochum to Ulm without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs €65 - €140.

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

The train from Bochum Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhof takes 4h 7m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Bochum to Ulm bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bochum to Ulm train from?

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

Train or bus from Bochum to Ulm?

The best way to get from Bochum to Ulm is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs €65 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €50 and takes 10h 5m.

Where does the Bochum to Ulm bus arrive?

Bochum to Ulm bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ulm station.

Where does the Bochum to Ulm train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bochum to Ulm?

Yes, the driving distance between Bochum to Ulm is 507 km. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Bochum to Ulm.

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

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

Book your Bochum to Ulm bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Ulm?

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Bochum to Ulm - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Bochum to Ulm 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
best
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhof47 / ...
4h 7m
€65–140
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bochum central station to UlmN965 / ...
10h 5m
€29–50
Drive 506.7 km
1. Drive from Bochum to Ulm506.7 km
4h 47m
€72–104
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)DUS - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasing
4. Take the train from Pasing to Ulm Hauptbahnhof
5h 18m
€120–305
Train via Düsseldorf
1. Take the train from Bochum Ehrenfeld to Düsseldorf HbfS1
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Ulm HbfIce
5h 20m
€82–267
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Koeln/Bonn Flughafen
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)CGN - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasing
4. Take the train from Pasing to Ulm Hauptbahnhof
6h 20m
€123–310
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)DUS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Ulm Hauptbahnhof
5h 17m
€123–305
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)FRA - STR
3. Take the train from Wendlingen to Ulm Hauptbahnhof
5h 42m
€138–270
Train to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhof
2. Fly from Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO) to Munich International Airport (MUC)FMO - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasing
4. Take the train from Pasing to Ulm Hauptbahnhof
6h 17m
€159–307

Bochum to Ulm by train

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4h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 530.9 km
Duration: 4h 7m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Bochum Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhof every 4 hours. Tickets cost €65–140 and the journey takes 4h 7m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bochum central station to Ulm twice daily. Tickets cost €29–50 and the journey takes 10h 5m.

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