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

The cheapest way to get from Ulm to Bochum is to bus which costs €45 - €70 and takes 9h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ulm to Bochum is to train and fly which takes 4h 40m and costs €130 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Ulm and Bochum?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ulm and arriving at Bochum central station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Ulm and Bochum?

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

How far is it from Ulm to Bochum?

The distance between Ulm and Bochum is 535 km. The road distance is 504.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Ulm to Bochum without a car is to train via Hagen Hbf which takes 4h 58m and costs €90 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Ulm to Bochum, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ulm to Bochum bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ulm to Bochum train from?

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

Train or bus from Ulm to Bochum?

The best way to get from Ulm to Bochum is to train via Hagen Hbf which takes 4h 58m and costs €90 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 9h 55m.

Where does the Ulm to Bochum bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ulm to Bochum train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ulm to Bochum?

Yes, the driving distance between Ulm to Bochum is 505 km. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Ulm to Bochum.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Bochum?

There are 1988+ hotels available in Bochum.

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

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There are 9 ways to get from Ulm to Bochum by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Hagen Hbf
best
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Hagen Hbftrain 42 / ...
4h 58m
€93–203
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ulm to Bochum central stationbus N965 / ...
9h 55m
€45–70
Drive 504.8 km
1. Drive from Ulm to Bochumcar 504.8 km
4h 41m
€75–108
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Pasingtrain
2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen Münchentrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Bochum Hbftrain
5h 7m
€122–328
Train
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Bochum Hbftrain 62 / ...
5h 3m
€90–200
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Ulm Hbf to Koeln-Ehrenfeldtrain Ice
2. Take the train from Koeln-Ehrenfeld to Bochum Hbftrain Re
6h 35m
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Bochum Hbftrain
4h 40m
€134–263
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Pasingtrain
2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen Münchentrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
4. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain
5h 55m
€116–350
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Münster Osnabrück International Airport
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Pasingtrain
2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen Münchentrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO)plane MUC - FMO
4. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Bochum Hbftrain
7h 2m
€173–396

Ulm to Bochum by train

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Distance: 535.4 km
Duration: 4h 58m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Hagen Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €85–190 and the journey takes 4h 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Ulm to Bochum central station twice daily. Tickets cost €45–70 and the journey takes 9h 55m.

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