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Trip Overview

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.

2h 29m
Duration
144 km
Distance
Hourly
Frequency

Heerlen to Bochum train times

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.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Arriva NLNational ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 12m • 2 changes
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    Arriva NLNational ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 14m • 2 changes
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    Arriva NLNational ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 12m • 2 changes
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    Arriva NLNational ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Arriva NLNational ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 13m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National ExpressNational Express2h 14m • 2 changes
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    Arriva NLNational ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 12m • 2 changes
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    Arriva NLNational ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Arriva NLNational ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 13m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National ExpressNational Express2h 14m • 2 changes
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    Arriva NLNational ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 12m • 2 changes
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    Arriva NLNational ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Arriva NLNational ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 13m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National ExpressNational Express2h 14m • 2 changes
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    Arriva NLNational ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 12m • 2 changes
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    Arriva NLNational ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Arriva NLNational ExpressNational Express4h 44m • 2 changes
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    Arriva NLNational ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 13m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National ExpressNational Express2h 14m • 2 changes
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    Arriva NLNational ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Arriva NLNational ExpressNational Express4h 44m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 13m • 2 changes
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    Arriva NLNational ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 12m • 2 changes
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    Arriva NLNational ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Arriva NLNational ExpressNational Express4h 44m • 2 changes
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    Arriva NLNational ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 8m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National ExpressNational Express2h 21m • 2 changes

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  • Distance: 143.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 29m

What companies run services between Heerlen, Netherlands and Bochum, Germany?

You can take a train from Heerlen to Bochum Hbf via Herzogenrath and Duesseldorf Hbf in around 2h 32m.

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