The average train between Bochum and Kerpen takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Bochum to Kerpen. 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 Kerpen. The earliest departure is at 9:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bochum is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Kerpen at 2:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bochum to Kerpen. However, there are services departing from Bochum station and arriving at Kerpen station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
Bochum to Kerpen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Bochum Hbf station.
Bochum to Kerpen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kerpen Sindorf station.
Book your Bochum to Kerpen train tickets online with National Express, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bochum and Kerpen is 77.1 km. The road distance is 119 km.
You can take a train from Bochum Hbf to Kerpen Sindorf via Köln Hbf in around 1h 39m.