The average train between Bochum and France takes 6h 25m and the fastest train takes 5h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Bochum to France. 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 3 times a day between Bochum and France. The earliest departure is at 5:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bochum is at 11:55 PM which arrives into France at 10:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 6h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h 5m • 2 changes


6h 14m • 2 changes


6h 13m • 2 changes


5h 14m • 2 changes


6h 11m • 2 changes


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6h 14m • 2 changes


5h 12m • 2 changes


6h 10m • 2 changes


6h 7m • 2 changes


6h 5m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Bochum to France. However, there are services departing from Bochum station and arriving at France station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
Bochum to France train services, operated by National Express, depart from Bochum Hbf station.
Bochum to France train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Paris Nord station.
The distance between Bochum and France is 666.7 km. The road distance is 629 km.
You can take a train from Bochum Hbf to Cité via Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 5h 38m.