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Bochum to Leuven trains

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The average train between Bochum and Leuven takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Bochum to Leuven. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 42m
Duration
280 km
Distance
€61
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Bochum to Leuven train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Bochum and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 12:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Bochum is at 8:27 PM which arrives into Leuven at 11:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    FlixTrain GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 23m • 2 changes
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    FlixTrain GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    FlixTrain GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    FlixTrain GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    FlixTrain GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 16m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 23m • 2 changes
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    FlixTrain GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 23m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 24m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 28m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 25m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 279.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Bochum, Germany and Leuven, Belgium?

You can take a train from Bochum Hbf to Louvain via Köln Hbf and Liège-Guillemins in around 3h 23m.

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