The train between Bochum and Rotterdam takes 2h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Bochum to Rotterdam. 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 Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bochum is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 11:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bochum to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Bochum station and arriving at Rotterdam station via Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Bochum to Rotterdam train services, operated by National Express, depart from Bochum Hbf station.
Bochum to Rotterdam train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
Book your Bochum to Rotterdam train tickets online with National Express and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Bochum and Rotterdam is 194.9 km. The road distance is 236 km.
You can take a train from Bochum Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Oberhausen Hbf and Utrecht Centraal in around 3h 41m.