The average train between Amsterdam and Bochum takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Amsterdam 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 twice daily between Amsterdam and Bochum. The earliest departure is at 5:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Amsterdam is at 6:01 PM which arrives into Bochum at 9:02 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 38m • 1 change
2h 52m • 1 change
2h 38m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam station and arriving at Bochum station via Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Amsterdam to Bochum train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
Amsterdam to Bochum train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.
Book your Amsterdam to Bochum train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and National Express.
The distance between Amsterdam and Bochum is 187.9 km. The road distance is 220 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €20–45 and the journey takes 1h 46m.