The average train between Cardiff and Bochum takes 10h 19m and the fastest train takes 7h 39m. 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.
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 1:30 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 10h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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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.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Bochum station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.
Cardiff to Bochum train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Bochum train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bochum Hbf station.
Book your Cardiff to Bochum train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Bochum is 719.3 km. The road distance is 926 km.
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, Brussels-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 9h 13m.