Train Rotterdam to Bochum from €26 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Bochum takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam 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 43m
Duration: 236 km
Distance: €26
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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3h 32m

€22–54

Rotterdam to Bochum train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Rotterdam and Bochum. The earliest departure is at 5:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 6:20 PM which arrives into Bochum at 9:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht Centraal and take an average of 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

12:20 PM → 3:02 PM
2h 42m • 2 changes
2:20 PM → 5:02 PM
2h 42m • 2 changes
4:20 PM → 7:02 PM
2h 42m • 2 changes
6:20 PM → 9:02 PM
2h 42m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:20 AM → 9:02 AM
2h 42m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 42m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 1:02 PM
2h 42m • 2 changes
12:20 PM → 3:02 PM
2h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:19 AM → 9:02 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
8:19 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
10:19 AM → 1:02 PM
2h 43m • 2 changes
12:19 PM → 3:02 PM
2h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

5:02 AM → 9:02 AM
4h • 2 changes
8:19 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
10:19 AM → 1:02 PM
2h 43m • 2 changes
12:19 PM → 3:02 PM
2h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:20 AM → 9:02 AM
2h 42m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 1:02 PM
2h 42m • 2 changes
12:20 PM → 3:02 PM
2h 42m • 2 changes
2:20 PM → 5:02 PM
2h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

6:20 AM → 9:02 AM
2h 42m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 42m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 1:02 PM
2h 42m • 2 changes
12:20 PM → 3:02 PM
2h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

6:20 AM → 9:02 AM
2h 42m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 11:02 AM
2h 42m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 1:02 PM
2h 42m • 2 changes
12:20 PM → 3:02 PM
2h 42m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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