The average train between Cologne and Ruhr University Bochum takes 1h 38m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Cologne to Ruhr University 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 every 30 minutes between Cologne and Ruhr University Bochum. The earliest departure is at 2:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Ruhr University Bochum at 12:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Bochum Hbf and take an average of 1h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Ruhr University Bochum. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Ruhr University Bochum station via Bochum Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
Cologne to Ruhr University Bochum train services, operated by National Express, depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Ruhr University Bochum train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bochum Hbf station.
The distance between Cologne and Ruhr University Bochum is 60.8 km. The road distance is 103 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Bochum Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €18–80 and the journey takes 1h 4m. National Express also services this route every 30 minutes.
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