The average train between Arnhem and Bochum takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Arnhem 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 5 times a day between Arnhem and Bochum. The earliest departure is at 7:34 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Arnhem is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Bochum at 6:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 39m • 1 change

2h 39m • 1 change

2h 17m • 1 change
Arrives next day

1h 58m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Arnhem to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Arnhem station and arriving at Bochum station via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Arnhem to Bochum train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Arnhem Centraal station.
Arnhem to Bochum train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bochum Hbf station.
Book your Arnhem to Bochum train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Arnhem and Bochum is 105.6 km. The road distance is 133 km.
You can take a train from Arnhem Centraal to Bochum Hbf via Duisburg Hbf in around 1h 28m.