What is the travel distance from Frankfurt am Main to Bochum?

Frankfurt am Main and Bochum are 185 km (115 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Bochum?

Buses departing from Frankfurt Airport in Frankfurt am Main will take you to Wittener Str. In Bochum.

Bus Frankfurt am Main to Bochum from $20 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Frankfurt am Main to Bochum on November 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	4:30pm	FRA Frankfurt airport	4h 45m	9:15pm	Wittener Str.	Cheapest
	5:05pm	Frankfurt Hbf	4h 10m	9:15pm	Wittener Str.	Fastest
	1:40am	FRA Frankfurt airport	6h 5m	7:45am	Wittener Str.	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	4:15am	Frankfurt Hbf	5h	9:15am	Bochum Central Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 4:11 AM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Frankfurt am Main to Bochum

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Bochum. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12carpool per day

2h 40mAverage Duration

185 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$27 - $85	Average Duration4h 45m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$37 - $307	Average Duration2h 52m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$18 - $43	Average Duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Frankfurt am Main and Bochum?

Stops in Frankfurt am Main

A
Frankfurt Airport
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B
Hbf
Am Hauptbahnhof 8, 60329 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
C
Südbahnhof
Hedderichstraße 51, 60594 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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D
Frankfurt Onibus
Stephanstraße 10, 60547 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
E
Braubachstraße 41
Braubachstraße 41, 60311 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
F
Flughafen Hahn Airport (HHN)
Flugplatz Hahn 850, 55483 Lautzenhausen, Germany

Stops in Bochum

A
Wittener Str.
Wittener Str. 38, 44789 Bochum, Germany
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B
Hbf Omnibus HST Umfahrt
Nordring, 44787 Bochum, Germany

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FlixBus

3.5/511,451 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11451 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $27

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Frankfurt am Main to Bochum by bus

What is the travel distance from Frankfurt am Main to Bochum?
Frankfurt am Main and Bochum are 185 km (115 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Bochum?
Buses departing from Frankfurt Airport in Frankfurt am Main will take you to Wittener Str. In Bochum.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-24

$29

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11-27

$28

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The cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Bochum was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $28

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

You can expect to pay from $28 to $46 for a bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Bochum based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $28 which is on 2025-11-27.