The average train between Bochum and Lübeck takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Bochum to Lübeck. 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 every 3 hours between Bochum and Lübeck. The earliest departure is at 3:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Bochum is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Lübeck at 5:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bochum to Lübeck. However, there are services departing from Bochum station and arriving at Lübeck station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Bochum to Lübeck train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bochum Hbf station.
Bochum to Lübeck train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Lübeck Hbf station.
Book your Bochum to Lübeck train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Bochum and Lübeck is 353.8 km. The road distance is 421 km.
You can take a train from Bochum Hbf to Lübeck Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 4h 9m.