The average train between Erlangen and Bochum takes 8h 44m and the fastest train takes 5h 27m. There is at least one train per day from Erlangen 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 once daily between Erlangen and Bochum. The earliest departure is at 7:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Erlangen is at 5:38 PM which arrives into Bochum at 7:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 8h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Erlangen to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Erlangen station and arriving at Bochum station via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
Erlangen to Bochum train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.
Erlangen to Bochum train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bochum Hbf station.
Book your Erlangen to Bochum train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Erlangen and Bochum is 340.5 km. The road distance is 523 km.
You can take a train from Erlangen to Bochum Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf in around 6h 3m.