The average train between Kraków and Bochum takes 12h 36m and the fastest train takes 11h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Kraków 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 4 times a day between Kraków and Bochum. The earliest departure is at 4:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Kraków is at 9:39 PM which arrives into Bochum at 12:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Berlin-Lichtenberg and take an average of 12h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kraków to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Kraków station and arriving at Bochum station via Berlin-Lichtenberg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 36m.
Kraków to Bochum train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Krakow Glowny station.
Kraków to Bochum train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Bochum Hbf station.
Book your Kraków to Bochum train tickets online with PKP Intercity, BVG and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kraków and Bochum is 907.1 km. The road distance is 1,121 km.
You can take a train from Krakow Glowny to Bochum Hbf via Berlin-Lichtenberg, S+U Lichtenberg Bhf, and Berlin Hbf in around 12h 59m.