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 €27 - €40 and takes 9h 35m.

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 2m and costs €45 - €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 9h 35m.

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 hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from Bochum to Ulm?

The distance between Bochum and Ulm is 531 km. The road distance is 505.2 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 2m and costs €45 - €140.

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

The train from Bochum Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhof takes 4h 2m including transfers and departs hourly.

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 2m and costs €45 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €40 and takes 9h 35m.

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 505 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m 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?

There are 585+ hotels available in Ulm.

Bochum to Ulm - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 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 Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
4h 2m
€45–140
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bochum central station to Ulmbus N27 / ...
9h 35m
€27–40
Drive 505.2 km
1. Drive from Bochum to Ulmcar 505.2 km
4h 42m
€71–102
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 4m
€111–312
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Ulm Hbftrain Ice
5h 31m
€84–257
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CGN - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 34m
€115–388
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 10m
€123–307
Train to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane FMO - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 2m
€149–355
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane FRA - STR
3. Take the train from Wendlingen to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 45m
€130–251
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Friedrichshafen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH)plane DUS - FDH
3. Take the train from Meckenbeuren Bahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 53m
€171–322

Bochum to Ulm by train

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Distance: 530.9 km
Duration: 4h 2m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Bochum Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €45–140 and the journey takes 4h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bochum central station to Ulm twice daily. Tickets cost €27–40 and the journey takes 9h 35m.

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