Cheapest€13.93
- VPE VP341306:403h 58m10:38Mannheim ZOBBochum Central Station
Door to door 4h 42mCO2 7.4 kgChanges 0Changeable for a fee
Traveling from Mannheim to Bochum costs €13.93 at the cheapest and takes 2h 39m door to door at the fastest, across 2 modes and 10 operators. The route covers 274 km. Cheapest is by Coach, fastest is by Train.
At a glance
- Distance
- 274 km
- Fastest
- 2h 39m
- Average
- 3h 43m
- Services per day
- 30
- Cheapest
- €13.93
- CO2 per passenger
- 8.2 kg
Every way to make this journey
Journey times below are door to door, so they include getting to the terminal and away from it at the other end. Fares are the cheapest we currently sell on September 29, 2026.
| Mode | Door to door | Moving | At the ends | From | CO2 | Per day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train | 2h 39m | 1h 55m | 44m | €37.19 | 9.0 kg | 15 |
| Coach | 4h 22m | 3h 38m | 44m | €16.68 | 7.4 kg | 15 |
- 2h 39mFastest, by Train
- €16.68Cheapest, by Coach
- 7.4 kgLowest CO2, by Coach
- 274 kmDistance traveled
The cheapest and the fastest on September 29, 2026
Two journeys we can sell today, with the service number each operator files them under.
Fastest€38.84
- Nmbs/sncb N788211:301h 55m13:25Mannheim HbfBochum Hbf
Door to door 2h 39mCO2 9.0 kgChanges 0Refundable
Today's real departures
Live from the operators' own published timetables, through the open transit feeds they publish. Times and services are real. Fares are modeled until our booking connectors are live.
No live timetable for this trip yet.
Live from the operators' own published timetables, through the open transit feeds they publish. Times and services are real. Fares are modeled until our booking connectors are live.
Prices over the next three weeks
Live from our own engine, refreshed on every request. The cheapest days for each way of traveling are marked.
| Cheapest fare by mode and day for Mannheim to Bochum | FriSep 11 | SatSep 12 | SunSep 13 | MonSep 14 | TueSep 15 | WedSep 16 | ThuSep 17 | FriSep 18 | SatSep 19 | SunSep 20 | MonSep 21 | TueSep 22 | WedSep 23 | ThuSep 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coach | €33.18 | €29.33 | €29.88 | €19.98 | €19.43 | €20.53 | €27.13 | €20.53 | €22.18 | €18.88 | €16.68 | €17.23 | €17.23 | €20.53 |
| Train | €77.34 | €67.99 | €63.04 | €45.44 | €48.74 | €46.54 | €60.29 | €43.24 | €47.09 | €41.59 | €38.84 | €37.19 | €44.34 | €47.09 |
Cheapest day: 2026-09-29 · €13.93
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When to book Mannheim to Bochum
The same search run across the whole booking window, so the shape of the curve is visible rather than described.
- €14.4890 days
- €11.7360 days
- €13.3845 days
- €14.4830 days
- €17.2321 days
- €20.5314 days
- €27.137 days
- €29.883 days
- €33.181 days
- Cheapest lead time
- Fares bottom out around 60 days ahead, at €11.73.
- How much it moves
- The gap between the cheapest and most expensive lead time is 183 percent. The most expensive point is €33.18, 1 days out.
- What that means
- Today sits inside the cheap window, which closes about 60 days before departure. Waiting from here has usually cost money on this corridor rather than saved it.
Book now Fares on this route are lowest around 60 days ahead. You are inside that window.
Which departure day costs least
Median cheapest fare for each weekday, taken across the next three weeks of real prices.
- €18.88Sun
- €16.68Mon
- €17.23Tue
- €17.23Wed
- €20.53Thu
- €20.53Fri
- €22.18Sat
How the fare moves month by month
The same journey priced on the fifteenth of each of the next six months.
- €19.43Sep
- €15.03Oct
- €13.38Nov
- €13.93Dec
- €13.38Jan
- €12.28Feb
The route
What the journey actually looks like
Direct or connecting, how far the route really runs, and what happens when a connection is missed.
- How far it really runs
- The route covers 274 km against 239 km in a straight line, a detour of 15 percent. Track and road geometry account for the difference.
- First and last departure
- The first service of the day leaves Mannheim at 06:15 and the last at 17:29, across 15 departures. The return direction keeps its own timetable, so the times back are not these times reversed.
Where you leave from and where you arrive
The stations, airports and ports each mode on this corridor actually uses.
Mannheim
Rail
- Mannheim Hbf
- Mannheim-Seckenheim
- Mannheim-Pfingstberg
Bus
- Mannheim ZOB
- Berliner Platz
Ferry
- Mannheim 1
- Gondoletta
Bochum
Rail
- Bochum Hbf
- Bochum-Weitmar
- Bochum-Nord station
Bus
- Bochum Central Station
- Niedersprockhövel Kirche
Ferry
- Schleuse Herbede
- Burgruine Hardenstein
Who runs this route
Speed, flexibility and what is on board. Nothing here is a rating, because we have not earned one.
| Operator | From | Fastest | Typical speed | Flexibility | On board |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 BlaBlaCar | €14.48 | 4h 23m | 72 km/h | Changeable | Power outlets, Restrooms, Wi-Fi |
 bodo Verkehrsverbund | €15.03 | 4h 22m | 72 km/h | Changeable | Power outlets, Restrooms, Wi-Fi |
 DB Fernverkehr | €30.04 | 2h 39m | 140 km/h | Refundable | Power outlets, Wi-Fi |
 European Sleeper | €31.14 | 2h 39m | 140 km/h | Refundable | Power outlets, Sleeper berths, Wi-Fi |
 FlixBus | €15.03 | 4h 22m | 72 km/h | Changeable | Power outlets, Restrooms, Wi-Fi |
 Nmbs/sncb | €31.69 | 2h 39m | 140 km/h | Refundable | Power outlets, Wi-Fi |
 NVBW | €15.03 | 4h 21m | 72 km/h | Changeable | Power outlets, Restrooms, Wi-Fi |
 SBB | €32.24 | 2h 39m | 140 km/h | Refundable | Power outlets, Wi-Fi |
 SNCF | €31.14 | 2h 39m | 140 km/h | Refundable | Power outlets, Wi-Fi |
 VPE | €13.93 | 4h 22m | 72 km/h | Changeable | Power outlets, Restrooms, Wi-Fi |
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What the fare is made of
Every part of the total, so the number at checkout is the number here.
| Part | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Operator fare | €9.50 | 68% |
| Taxes | €0.95 | 7% |
| Supplier fees | €1.49 | 11% |
| Our service fee | €1.99 | 14% |
| Total you pay | €13.93 | 100% |
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Baggage storage near Bochum Hbf
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Questions about Mannheim to Bochum
The questions people actually ask about this trip, answered from the same prices and times the page above is built on rather than written once and left to go stale.
How long does it take to get from Mannheim to Bochum?
The fastest journey from Mannheim to Bochum takes 2h 39m door to door, of which 1h 55m is spent moving, on the Train. Most services take around 3h 43m, because that average includes slower stopping services and journeys with a connection. Times include reaching the terminal and leaving it at the far end.
How much does it cost to travel from Mannheim to Bochum?
The cheapest fare from Mannheim to Bochum is €13.93, checked on September 29, 2026. A typical fare across the next three weeks is €36.29. Both figures are the total for one passenger, including taxes, supplier fees and our service fee, so nothing is added at checkout.
What is the cheapest way to get from Mannheim to Bochum?
The cheapest way from Mannheim to Bochum is by Coach, at €16.68 for one passenger on September 29, 2026. That journey takes 4h 22m door to door. Cheaper is rarely faster on this corridor, and the comparison table on this page shows what each mode costs against what it saves.
What is the fastest way to get from Mannheim to Bochum?
The fastest way from Mannheim to Bochum is by Train, at 2h 39m door to door. Only 1h 55m of that is spent moving; the remaining 44m is reaching the terminal and leaving it at the far end. The cheapest fare on that mode is €37.19.
When should I book Mannheim to Bochum?
Fares from Mannheim to Bochum bottom out around 60 days before departure, at €11.73. Across the whole booking window the gap between the cheapest and the most expensive lead time is 183 percent, measured on September 29, 2026. Booking inside the last week has consistently cost more on this corridor.
Which day of the week is cheapest for Mannheim to Bochum?
Monday is the cheapest day to depart from Mannheim to Bochum, at €16.68. That is the median of 21 priced departure days across the next three weeks, checked on September 29, 2026. Shifting a departure by one day is usually worth more than shifting the booking by one week.
Which month is cheapest for Mannheim to Bochum?
February is the cheapest of the next 6 months to travel from Mannheim to Bochum, at €12.28 for one passenger. Each month is priced on its fifteenth, so the comparison is like for like rather than a mix of weekends and midweek departures.
Who runs service from Mannheim to Bochum?
10 operators sell services from Mannheim to Bochum across 2 modes: BlaBlaCar, bodo Verkehrsverbund, DB Fernverkehr, European Sleeper, FlixBus, Nmbs/sncb. Journey times, fares and fare conditions differ between them, and the operator table on this page compares all of them on speed, flexibility and what is provided on board.
Is there a direct service from Mannheim to Bochum?
Every service we sell from Mannheim to Bochum is direct, with around 30 departures a day and a fastest journey of 2h 39m door to door. No connection is needed, so there is no missed connection risk to plan around on this corridor.
How much CO2 does the journey from Mannheim to Bochum produce?
Traveling from Mannheim to Bochum by Coach produces about 7.4 kg of CO2 per passenger, the lowest of any mode on this corridor. The same journey by Train produces about 9.0 kg, roughly 1 times as much for one passenger.
Which station or terminal do services from Mannheim to Bochum use?
Services from Mannheim to Bochum by Train leave from Mannheim Hbf and arrive at Bochum Hbf. Allow about 44m in total for reaching the departure terminal and leaving the arrival one, which is already included in every door to door time on this page.
Can I change or refund a ticket from Mannheim to Bochum?
10 of the 10 operators we sell from Mannheim to Bochum allow a change or a refund. A change on a changeable fare costs €5.00. The operator table on this page names which is which, and the condition is shown again before you pay.
Where these numbers come from
Derived from service area No carrier record names this exact pair. The operators listed publish a service area covering both places at a distance their mode plausibly carries people, which is evidence that the corridor is served and not evidence of a specific service. Pages state which, because presenting the two as the same thing would be dishonest.
Schedules, seat counts and fares are generated by our own model until the supplier contracts are signed. Places, coordinates, operators, which operator serves which pair, and every distance are real. We would rather say that on every page than let a modeled number pass for a filed one.
Defined in full at Door to door, Fares, The booking window, Carbon, Distances
- On this page
- Every figure above was computed for Mannheim to Bochum on September 10, 2026: 274 km of route against 239 km in a straight line, 30 services a day, 10 operators, a cheapest fare of €13.93, and 2h 39m door to door on the fastest mode. The return direction is computed separately and its numbers are not these numbers.
Being on the water gives Bochum a set of days out that do not start at a station. We do not sell those either.
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Timed entry, guided walks and half-day trips out of Bochum, with free cancellation on most of it.
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