The average train between Bochum and Erlangen takes 5h 36m and the fastest train takes 5h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Bochum to Erlangen. 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 Bochum and Erlangen. The earliest departure is at 4:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Bochum is at 7:08 AM which arrives into Erlangen at 12:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bochum to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Bochum station and arriving at Erlangen station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
Bochum to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bochum Hbf station.
Bochum to Erlangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.
Book your Bochum to Erlangen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Bochum and Erlangen is 340.5 km. The road distance is 523 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Bochum Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €90–190 and the journey takes 4h 22m.