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Trip Overview

The train between Rotterdam and Bochum takes 2h 42m. There is at least one train 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 42m
Duration
245 km
Distance
€42
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Rotterdam to Bochum train times

Trains run once daily between Rotterdam and Bochum. The earliest departure is at 6:20 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 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 42m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 42m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 42m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express2h 42m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 245.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Bochum, Germany?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bochum Hbf via Utrecht Centraal and Duisburg Hbf in around 3h 4m.

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