The average train between Charleroi and Bochum takes 4h 57m and the fastest train takes 4h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Charleroi 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 hourly between Charleroi and Bochum. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Charleroi is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Bochum at 10:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Liege-Guillemins and take an average of 4h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 9m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Charleroi to Bochum? 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 Charleroi to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Charleroi station and arriving at Bochum station via Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
Charleroi to Bochum train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Charleroi-Central station.
Charleroi to Bochum train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bochum Hbf station.
Book your Charleroi to Bochum train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Charleroi and Bochum is 227.7 km. The road distance is 311 km.
You can take a train from Charleroi-Central to Bochum Hbf via Liege-Guillemins and Köln Hbf in around 3h 58m.