The average train between Bochum and Saarbrücken takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Bochum to Saarbrücken. 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 Saarbrücken. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bochum is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Saarbrücken at 7:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bochum to Saarbrücken. However, there are services departing from Bochum station and arriving at Saarbrücken station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
Bochum to Saarbrücken train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bochum Hbf station.
Bochum to Saarbrücken train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Saarbrücken Hbf station.
Book your Bochum to Saarbrücken train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Süwex.
The distance between Bochum and Saarbrücken is 250.5 km. The road distance is 468 km.
You can take a train from Bochum Hbf to Saarbrücken Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 46m.