The average train between Groningen and Bochum takes 4h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Groningen 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 hourly between Groningen and Bochum. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Groningen is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Bochum at 10:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 4h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 21m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Groningen 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 Groningen to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Groningen station and arriving at Bochum station via Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
Groningen to Bochum train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.
Groningen to Bochum train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.
Book your Groningen to Bochum train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), VIAS Rail GmbH and National Express.
The distance between Groningen and Bochum is 198.2 km. The road distance is 303 km.
You can take a train from Groningen to Bochum Hbf via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal, and Oberhausen Hbf in around 4h 9m.