The average train between Bochum and Bern takes 7h 11m and the fastest train takes 6h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Bochum to Bern. 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 Bochum and Bern. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bochum is at 5:48 PM which arrives into Bern at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bochum to Bern. However, there are services departing from Bochum station and arriving at Bern station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
Bochum to Bern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bochum Hbf station.
Bochum to Bern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bern station.
Book your Bochum to Bern train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Bochum and Bern is 504.4 km. The road distance is 692 km.
You can take a train from Bochum Hbf to Bern via Basel SBB in around 6h 26m.