The average train between Stuttgart and Bochum takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart and Bochum. The earliest departure is at 2:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Stuttgart is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Bochum at 5:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Stuttgart station and arriving at Bochum station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
Stuttgart to Bochum train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.
Stuttgart to Bochum train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bochum Hbf station.
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The distance between Stuttgart and Bochum is 331.1 km. The road distance is 445 km.
You can take a train from Hauptbahnhof to Bochum Hbf via Koeln Hbf in around 3h 29m.