The average train between Gießen and Bochum takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Gießen 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 3 hours between Gießen and Bochum. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Gießen is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Bochum at 3:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gießen to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Gießen station and arriving at Bochum station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Gießen to Bochum train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Gießen Bahnhof station.
Gießen to Bochum train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Gießen to Bochum train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and National Express.
The distance between Gießen and Bochum is 142.5 km. The road distance is 341 km.
You can take a train from Gießen Bahnhof to Bochum Hbf via Frankfurt and Essen Hbf in around 3h 55m.