The average train between Bochum and Kerpen takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Bochum and Kerpen. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Bochum is at 6:55 PM which arrives into Kerpen at 8:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Horrem and take an average of 1h 50m. 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 Horrem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
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 Horrem station.
Book your Bochum to Kerpen train tickets online with National Express and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Bochum and Kerpen is 77.1 km. The road distance is 119 km.
National Express operates a train from Bochum Hbf to Horrem every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 33m.