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 €35 - €65 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 which takes 4h and costs €45 - €100.

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 every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Ulm to Bochum?

The distance between Ulm and Bochum is 531 km. The road distance is 506.8 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 which takes 4h and costs €45 - €100.

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

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

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 which takes 4h and costs €45 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 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 Bochum Hbf station.

Can I drive from Ulm to Bochum?

Yes, the driving distance between Ulm to Bochum is 507 km. It takes approximately 4h 50m 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?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Ulm to Bochum 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 Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Bochum Hbftrain 47 / ...
4h
€45–100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ulm to Bochum central stationbus N965 / ...
9h 55m
€35–65
Drive 506.8 km
1. Drive from Ulm to Bochumcar 506.8 km
4h 50m
€72–104
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
3. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Bochum Hbftrain
4h 58m
€106–317
Train via Esslingen
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Plochingentrain Re5
2. Take the train from Esslingen(Neckar) to Herne-Wanne-Eickel Hbftrain Ice
6h 43m
€86–116
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 D-Flughafen Bf to Bochum Hbftrain
4h 37m
€122–316
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain
5h 43m
€106–385
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane STR - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bochum Hbftrain
5h 42m
€138–297
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO)plane MUC - FMO
3. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Bochum Hbftrain
6h 39m
€147–354

Ulm to Bochum by train

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Distance: 530.7 km
Duration: 4h

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Bochum Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €45–100 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Ulm to Bochum central station twice daily. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 9h 55m.

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