The average train between Aachen and Bochum takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Aachen 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 hourly between Aachen and Bochum. The earliest departure is at 2:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Aachen is at 9:26 PM which arrives into Bochum at 11:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Duesseldorf Hbf and take an average of 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Aachen station and arriving at Bochum station via Duesseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Aachen to Bochum train services, operated by National Express, depart from Aachen West station.
Aachen to Bochum train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bochum Hbf station.
Book your Aachen to Bochum train tickets online with National Express and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Aachen and Bochum is 111.3 km. The road distance is 145 km.
You can take a train from Aachen West to Bochum Hbf via Duesseldorf Hbf and Düsseldorf Hbf in around 2h 1m.