The average train between Kaiserslautern and Bochum takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Kaiserslautern 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 Kaiserslautern and Bochum. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Kaiserslautern is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Bochum at 7:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim Hbf and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kaiserslautern to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Kaiserslautern station and arriving at Bochum station via Mannheim Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
Kaiserslautern to Bochum train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Kaiserslautern Hbf station.
Kaiserslautern to Bochum train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Bochum Hbf station.
Book your Kaiserslautern to Bochum train tickets online with Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Kaiserslautern and Bochum is 230.1 km. The road distance is 402 km.
You can take a train from Kaiserslautern Hbf to Bochum Hbf via Mannheim Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 14m.