The average train between Ghent and Bochum takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. There is a train service every few hours 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 every 2 hours between Ghent and Bochum. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 7:41 PM which arrives into Bochum at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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 4h 40m.
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), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
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 4h 16m.