The average train between Bochum and Rotterdam takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. 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 12:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Duisburg Hbf and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h • 3 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 Utrecht Centraal station via Utrecht Centraal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
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 Utrecht Centraal station.
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The distance between Bochum and Rotterdam is 194.9 km. The road distance is 232 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Duisburg Hbf to Utrecht Centraal every 4 hours. Tickets cost €17–35 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route once daily.