The average train between Bologna and Bochum takes 16h 45m and the fastest train takes 11h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Bologna to Bochum. 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 twice daily between Bologna and Bochum. The earliest departure is at 8:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bologna is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Bochum at 6:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 16h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Bologna station and arriving at Bochum station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 45m.
Bologna to Bochum train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Bologna centrale station.
Bologna to Bochum train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Bochum Hbf station.
Book your Bologna to Bochum train tickets online with ItaloTreno, Trenitalia EuroCity and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Bologna and Bochum is 835 km. The road distance is 1,166 km.
You can take a train from Bologna centrale to Bochum Hbf via Milano Centrale and Basel SBB in around 12h 17m.