The average train between Darmstadt and Bochum takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Darmstadt 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 Darmstadt and Bochum. The earliest departure is at 3:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Darmstadt is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Bochum at 9:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Darmstadt to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Darmstadt station and arriving at Bochum station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Darmstadt to Bochum train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Frankfurt station.
Darmstadt to Bochum train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Darmstadt to Bochum train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and National Express.
The distance between Darmstadt and Bochum is 205.6 km. The road distance is 303 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €45–200 and the journey takes 1h 58m.