The average train between Karlsruhe and Bochum takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlsruhe 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 4 hours between Karlsruhe and Bochum. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Bochum at 1:57 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Karlsruhe station and arriving at Bochum station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 3h 13m.
Karlsruhe to Bochum train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Karlsruhe to Bochum train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bochum Hbf station.
Book your Karlsruhe to Bochum train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Karlsruhe and Bochum is 287.6 km. The road distance is 398 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Bochum Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €70–310 and the journey takes 3h 10m.