The average train between Ulm and Bochum takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Ulm 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 every 3 hours between Ulm and Bochum. The earliest departure is at 1:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Ulm is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Bochum at 12:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ulm to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Ulm station and arriving at Bochum station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Ulm to Bochum train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Ulm Hauptbahnhof station.
Ulm to Bochum train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bochum Hbf station.
Book your Ulm to Bochum train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Ulm and Bochum is 396.1 km. The road distance is 533 km.
You can take a train from Ulm Hauptbahnhof to Bochum Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 1m.