The average train between Linz and Bochum takes 10h 10m and the fastest train takes 9h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Linz 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 twice daily between Linz and Bochum. The earliest departure is at 8:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Linz is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Bochum at 7:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 and take an average of 10h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Linz to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Linz station and arriving at Bochum station via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.
Linz to Bochum train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Linz/Donau Hbf station.
Linz to Bochum train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Bochum Hbf station.
Book your Linz to Bochum train tickets online with ÖBB EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Linz and Bochum is 616.9 km. The road distance is 949 km.
You can take a train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Bochum Hbf via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, and Düsseldorf Hbf in around 8h 48m.