The average train between Heerlen and Bochum takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Heerlen 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 Heerlen and Bochum. The earliest departure is at 12:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Heerlen is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Bochum at 5:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Herzogenrath and take an average of 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 13m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Heerlen 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 Heerlen to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Herzogenrath station and arriving at Bochum Hbf station via Duesseldorf Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
Heerlen to Bochum train services, operated by National Express, depart from Herzogenrath station.
Heerlen to Bochum train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bochum Hbf station.
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The distance between Heerlen and Bochum is 108.8 km. The road distance is 130 km.
You can take a train from Heerlen to Bochum Hbf via Herzogenrath and Duesseldorf Hbf in around 2h 32m.