Train Cardiff to Bochum from €353 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Bochum takes 11h 31m and the fastest train takes 8h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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.

11h 31m
Duration: 926 km
Distance: €353
Average price: Every 4 hours
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9h 29m

€255–523

Cardiff to Bochum train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Bochum. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Bochum at 2:31 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 11h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

2:18 PM → 5:09 AM
Arrives next day
14h 51m • 4 changes
4:50 PM → 10:31 AM
Arrives next day
17h 41m • 4 changes
9:20 PM → 2:31 PM
Arrives next day
17h 11m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

6:24 AM → 4:31 PM
10h 7m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 7:09 PM
10h 30m • 4 changes
10:19 AM → 8:31 PM
10h 12m • 4 changes
2:18 PM → 5:09 AM
Arrives next day
14h 51m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

6:24 AM → 4:31 PM
10h 7m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 7:09 PM
10h 30m • 4 changes
10:19 AM → 8:31 PM
10h 12m • 4 changes
2:18 PM → 12:31 AM
Arrives next day
10h 13m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

6:24 AM → 4:31 PM
10h 7m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 7:09 PM
10h 30m • 4 changes
10:19 AM → 8:31 PM
10h 12m • 4 changes
12:50 PM → 11:09 PM
10h 19m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

6:20 AM → 4:31 PM
10h 11m • 4 changes
8:51 AM → 7:09 PM
10h 18m • 4 changes
9:19 AM → 8:09 PM
10h 50m • 4 changes
10:20 AM → 8:31 PM
10h 11m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 24, 2026

10:20 AM → 8:31 PM
10h 11m • 4 changes
12:20 PM → 11:09 PM
10h 49m • 4 changes
2:20 PM → 12:31 AM
Arrives next day
10h 11m • 4 changes
5:20 PM → 10:31 AM
Arrives next day
17h 11m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, May 25, 2026

6:24 AM → 4:31 PM
10h 7m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 7:09 PM
10h 30m • 4 changes
10:19 AM → 8:31 PM
10h 12m • 4 changes
12:50 PM → 10:30 PM
9h 40m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Bochum? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Bochum.

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Distance: 925.8 km
Duration: 11h 31m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Bochum, Germany?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Bochum Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 9h 29m.

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