The average train between Bochum and Espelkamp takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Bochum to Espelkamp. 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 Bochum and Espelkamp. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bochum is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Espelkamp at 6:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bochum to Espelkamp. However, there are services departing from Bochum station and arriving at Espelkamp station via Bielefeld Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Bochum to Espelkamp train services, operated by National Express, depart from Bochum Hbf station.
Bochum to Espelkamp train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Espelkamp, Bahnhof station.
The distance between Bochum and Espelkamp is 139 km. The road distance is 170 km.
You can take a train from Bochum Hbf to Espelkamp, Bahnhof via Bielefeld Hbf in around 2h 39m.