The average train between Erlangen and Bochum takes 6h 9m and the fastest train takes 5h 22m. 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 every 2 hours between Erlangen and Bochum. The earliest departure is at 5:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Erlangen is at 8:03 PM which arrives into Bochum at 8:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 6h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 28m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Erlangen 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 Erlangen to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Erlangen station and arriving at Bochum station via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
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), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and National Express.
The distance between Erlangen and Bochum is 340.5 km. The road distance is 538 km.
You can take a train from Erlangen to Bochum Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf and Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe in around 5h 57m.