The average train between Bochum and Boom takes 6h 36m and the fastest train takes 5h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Bochum to Boom. 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 2 hours between Bochum and Boom. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Bochum is at 10:19 PM which arrives into Boom at 9:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 6h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bochum to Boom. However, there are services departing from Bochum station and arriving at Boom station via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
Bochum to Boom train services, operated by National Express, depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.
Bochum to Boom train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Anvers-Central station.
Book your Bochum to Boom train tickets online with National Express, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bochum and Boom is 202.5 km. The road distance is 307 km.
You can take a train from Bochum Hbf to Boom via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, Breda, and Anvers-Central in around 5h 18m.