The average train between Bochum and Leeuwarden takes 4h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Bochum to Leeuwarden. 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 2 hours between Bochum and Leeuwarden. The earliest departure is at 5:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bochum is at 9:55 PM which arrives into Leeuwarden at 8:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Duisburg Hbf and take an average of 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 48m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Bochum to Leeuwarden? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bochum to Leeuwarden. However, there are services departing from Duisburg Hbf station and arriving at Leeuwarden station via Arnhem Centraal station and Zwolle station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
Bochum to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Duisburg Hbf station.
Bochum to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Leeuwarden station.
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The distance between Bochum and Leeuwarden is 213.8 km. The road distance is 252 km.
You can take a train from Bochum Hbf to Leeuwarden via Duisburg Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, and Zwolle in around 4h 20m.