What is the travel distance from Cologne to Bochum?

The distance separating Cologne and Bochum is 40 miles (65 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cologne to Bochum?

The majority of buses traveling from Cologne to Bochum start their journey at Cologne/Bonn Airport and wind up at Wittener Str. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Cologne to Bochum from $5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cologne to Bochum on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	2h 35m	7:45am	Wittener Str.	Cheapest
Bus	9:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 40m	11:25pm	Wittener Str.	Fastest
Bus	4:45am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	2h 15m	7:00am	Wittener Str.	No tags
Bus	5:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	2h 45m	8:30pm	Wittener Str.	No tags
Bus	8:40pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	2h 25m	11:05pm	Wittener Str.	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Bochum on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 40m	11:25pm	Wittener Str.	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:45am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	2h 15m	7:00am	Wittener Str.	No tags
Bus	5:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	2h 35m	7:45am	Wittener Str.	No tags
Bus	5:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	2h 45m	8:30pm	Wittener Str.	No tags
Bus	8:40pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	2h 25m	11:05pm	Wittener Str.	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Bochum on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:45am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	2h 15m	7:00am	Wittener Str.	Cheapest
Bus	9:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 40m	11:25pm	Wittener Str.	Fastest
Bus	5:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	2h 35m	7:45am	Wittener Str.	No tags
Bus	5:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	2h 45m	8:30pm	Wittener Str.	No tags
Bus	8:40pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	2h 25m	11:05pm	Wittener Str.	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Bochum on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	2h 35m	7:45am	Wittener Str.	Cheapest
Bus	9:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 40m	11:25pm	Wittener Str.	Fastest
Bus	4:45am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	2h 15m	7:00am	Wittener Str.	No tags
Bus	5:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	2h 45m	8:30pm	Wittener Str.	No tags
Bus	8:40pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	2h 25m	11:05pm	Wittener Str.	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 3:22 AM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Bochum

We recommend carpooling

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 $6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7carpool per day

50mAverage Duration

40 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$9 - $30	Average Duration2h 25m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$10 - $54	Average Duration1h 8m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$6 - $8	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

DE bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Bochum?

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Stops in Bochum

A - Wittener Str.

B - Hbf Omnibus HST Umfahrt

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cologne to Bochum by bus

What is the travel distance from Cologne to Bochum?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cologne to Bochum?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/18

$6

11/19

$6

Today

No data

11/21

$7

11/22

$6

11/23

$7

11/24

$6

11/25

$5

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Bochum was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $5

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cologne to Bochum, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $5 to $8 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Bochum based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2025-11-25.