The average train between Bochum and Kiel takes 4h 58m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Bochum to Kiel. 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 5 times a day between Bochum and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Bochum is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Kiel at 12:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bochum to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Bochum station and arriving at Kiel station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
Bochum to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bochum Hbf station.
Bochum to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Bochum to Kiel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Bochum and Kiel is 371.4 km. The road distance is 467 km.
You can take a train from Bochum Hbf to Kiel Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 4h 32m.