Train Heerlen to Bochum | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Heerlen and Bochum takes 2h 25m 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 25m
Duration: 144 km
Distance: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Düsseldorf

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2h 36m

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 9:18 PM which arrives into Bochum at 11:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Herzogenrath and take an average of 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, May 28, 2026

7:18 PM → 9:33 PM
2h 15m • 2 changes
8:18 PM → 10:39 PM
2h 21m • 2 changes
9:18 PM → 11:39 PM
2h 21m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, May 29, 2026

12:18 AM → 6:08 AM
5h 50m • 2 changes
6:18 AM → 8:31 AM
2h 13m • 2 changes
6:48 AM → 9:02 AM
2h 14m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 30, 2026

12:18 AM → 6:31 AM
6h 13m • 2 changes
6:18 AM → 8:31 AM
2h 13m • 2 changes
7:17 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 13m • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 10:31 AM
2h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 31, 2026

12:17 AM → 6:02 AM
5h 45m • 2 changes
7:17 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 13m • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 10:31 AM
2h 14m • 2 changes
9:17 AM → 11:30 AM
2h 13m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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