Bus Tickets from Cologne to Bochum

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Next departures for Cologne to Bochum on October 4
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Wittener Str.Cheapest
Flixbus
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Wittener Str.Fastest
Flixbus
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
Wittener Str.No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Bochum.

Bus
Average Price$9 - $13Average Duration2h 25m
2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Train
Average Price$10 - $49Average Duration1h 17m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$4 - $9Average Duration50m
3kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Cologne to Bochum

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Bochum. The journey takes about 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day
50mAverage Duration
$4Cheapest ticket
3kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cologne to Bochum: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$10
Average bus trip duration2h 25m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure4:45am
Distance42 miles (67 km)
Latest bus departure9:45pm

Cologne to Bochum Bus

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About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Cologne and Bochum!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Cologne to Bochum, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Cologne to Bochum.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Cologne to Bochum while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Will you be returning to Cologne by bus?

Bus from Bochum to Cologne

You can also go to Bochum by train

Train from Cologne to Bochum

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