The average train between Cologne and Bochum takes 1h 11m and the fastest train takes 58 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Cologne 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 15 minutes between Cologne and Bochum. The earliest departure is at 5:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 3:28 PM which arrives into Bochum at 4:31 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cologne station and arriving at Bochum station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 11m.
Cologne to Bochum train services, operated by National Express, depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Bochum train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bochum Hbf station.
Book your Cologne to Bochum train tickets online with National Express and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Cologne and Bochum is 63.7 km. The road distance is 98 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Bochum Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €19–45 and the journey takes 58 min. National Express also services this route every 30 minutes.