The average train between Katowice and Bochum takes 15h 19m and the fastest train takes 12h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Katowice 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 twice daily between Katowice and Bochum. The earliest departure is at 9:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Katowice is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Bochum at 3:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Rzepin and take an average of 15h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Katowice to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Katowice station and arriving at Bochum station via Rzepin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 19m.
Katowice to Bochum train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Katowice station.
Katowice to Bochum train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Bochum Hbf station.
Book your Katowice to Bochum train tickets online with PKP Intercity, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Katowice and Bochum is 838.9 km. The road distance is 1,025 km.
You can take a train from Katowice to Bochum Hbf via Rzepin, S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf, and S Spandau Bhf in around 12h 12m.