The average train between Bochum and Ghent takes 6h 36m and the fastest train takes 5h 7m. There is at least one train per day from Bochum to Ghent. 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 once daily between Bochum and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 12:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Bochum is at 12:39 PM which arrives into Ghent at 5:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 6h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bochum to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Bochum Hbf station and arriving at Gand-Saint-Pierre station via Köln Hbf station and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
Bochum to Ghent train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bochum Hbf station.
Bochum to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
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The distance between Bochum and Ghent is 248.2 km. The road distance is 273 km.
You can take a train from Bochum Hbf to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Koeln Hbf and Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 27m.