The average train between Bern and Bochum takes 7h and the fastest train takes 6h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Bern to Bochum. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Bern and Bochum. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bern is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Bochum at 10:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bern to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Bochum station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
Bern to Bochum train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Bochum train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bochum Hbf station.
Book your Bern to Bochum train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Bern and Bochum is 504.4 km. The road distance is 692 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Bochum Hbf via Basel SBB in around 6h 49m.