The average train between Bochum and Lille takes 8h 57m and the fastest train takes 5h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Bochum to Lille. 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 3 times a day between Bochum and Lille. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Bochum is at 2:55 PM which arrives into Lille at 6:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 8h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bochum to Lille. However, there are services departing from Bochum station and arriving at Lille station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.
Bochum to Lille train services, operated by National Express, depart from Bochum Hbf station.
Bochum to Lille train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lille Europe station.
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The distance between Bochum and Lille is 305.5 km. The road distance is 424 km.
You can take a train from Bochum Hbf to Lille Europe via Koeln Hbf and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 4m.