The average train between Bochum and Rotterdam takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Bochum to Rotterdam. 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 4 hours between Bochum and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bochum is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 11:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Duisburg Hbf and take an average of 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 45m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bochum to Rotterdam? 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 Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Duisburg Hbf station and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal station via Utrecht Centraal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Bochum to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Duisburg Hbf station.
Bochum to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
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The distance between Bochum and Rotterdam is 194.9 km. The road distance is 232 km.
You can take a train from Bochum Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Duisburg Hbf and Utrecht Centraal in around 3h 40m.