The average train between Ghent and Bochum takes 6h 54m and the fastest train takes 4h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Ghent 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 twice daily between Ghent and Bochum. The earliest departure is at 1:13 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Ghent is at 8:12 PM which arrives into Bochum at 5:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 6h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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9h 23m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Ghent 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 Ghent to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Ghent station and arriving at Bochum station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
Ghent to Bochum train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Ghent to Bochum train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bochum Hbf station.
Book your Ghent to Bochum train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Ghent and Bochum is 248.2 km. The road distance is 371 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bochum Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf in around 3h 56m.