The average train between Erlangen and Bochum takes 5h 41m and the fastest train takes 5h 4m. The train service runs several times 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 4 times a day between Erlangen and Bochum. The earliest departure is at 1:10 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Erlangen is at 6:03 PM which arrives into Bochum at 12:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 5h 41m. 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 5h 41m.
Erlangen to Bochum train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.
Erlangen to Bochum train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Bochum Hbf station.
Book your Erlangen to Bochum train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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 Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 in around 6h 2m.