Heerlen to Bochum Trains

Heerlen to Bochum trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Heerlen and Bochum takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Heerlen 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.

2h 34m
Duration: 144 km
Distance: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Düsseldorf

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2h 18m

Heerlen to Bochum train times

Trains run hourly between Heerlen and Bochum. The earliest departure is at 12:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Heerlen is at 9:17 PM which arrives into Bochum at 1:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Herzogenrath and take an average of 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

8:17 PM → 1:39 AM
Arrives next day
5h 22m • 2 changes
9:17 PM → 5:02 AM
Arrives next day
7h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

6:17 AM → 8:39 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
6:48 AM → 9:02 AM
2h 14m • 2 changes
7:17 AM → 9:32 AM
2h 15m • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 10:39 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

12:17 AM → 5:31 AM
5h 14m • 2 changes
6:17 AM → 8:39 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
6:48 AM → 9:02 AM
2h 14m • 2 changes
7:17 AM → 9:32 AM
2h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

12:17 AM → 5:31 AM
5h 14m • 2 changes
6:18 AM → 8:39 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
7:17 AM → 9:32 AM
2h 15m • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 10:39 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
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