The average train between Metz and Bochum takes 8h 30m and the fastest train takes 5h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Metz 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 3 times a day between Metz and Bochum. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Metz is at 7:43 PM which arrives into Bochum at 7:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 8h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


8h 23m • 2 changes


5h 59m • 2 changes
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18h 29m • 2 changes


7h 27m • 2 changes


7h 35m • 2 changes
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17h 27m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Metz to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Metz station and arriving at Bochum station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
Metz to Bochum train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Metz Ville station.
Metz to Bochum train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bochum Hbf station.
Book your Metz to Bochum train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Metz and Bochum is 273 km. The road distance is 631 km.
You can take a train from Metz Ville to Bochum Hbf via Strasbourg, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 6m.