The average train between Nuremberg and Bochum takes 5h 11m and the fastest train takes 5h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Nuremberg 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 4 times a day between Nuremberg and Bochum. The earliest departure is at 2:00 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Nuremberg is at 7:32 PM which arrives into Bochum at 12:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nuremberg to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Nuremberg station and arriving at Bochum station via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
Nuremberg to Bochum train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.
Nuremberg to Bochum train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bochum Hbf station.
Book your Nuremberg to Bochum train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Nuremberg and Bochum is 354.2 km. The road distance is 499 km.
You can take a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Bochum Hbf via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf in around 5h 12m.