The average train between Gießen and Bochum takes 4h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. 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 2 hours between Gießen and Bochum. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gießen is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Bochum at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 4h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 8m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Gießen 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 Gießen to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Gießen station and arriving at Bochum station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
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 Bochum 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 350 km.
You can take a train from Gießen Bahnhof to Bochum Hbf via Frankfurt, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, and Koeln Messe/Deutz in around 4h 30m.