The average train between Bochum and Spa takes 5h and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Bochum to Spa. 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 hourly between Bochum and Spa. The earliest departure is at 12:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Bochum is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Spa at 8:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Aachen Hbf and take an average of 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bochum to Spa. However, there are services departing from Bochum station and arriving at Spa station via Aachen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
Bochum to Spa train services, operated by National Express, depart from Bochum Hbf station.
Bochum to Spa train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Aachen Hbf station.
Book your Bochum to Spa train tickets online with National Express, Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Bochum and Spa is 145.2 km. The road distance is 213 km.
National Express operates a train from Bochum Hbf to Aachen Hbf hourly, and the journey takes 2h 12m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 3 times a day.