The average train between Leuven and Bochum takes 3h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Leuven 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 hourly between Leuven and Bochum. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leuven is at 8:26 PM which arrives into Bochum at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Liege-Guillemins and take an average of 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Leuven station and arriving at Bochum station via Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
Leuven to Bochum train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.
Leuven to Bochum train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bochum Hbf station.
Book your Leuven to Bochum train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Leuven and Bochum is 187.7 km. The road distance is 286 km.
You can take a train from Louvain to Bochum Hbf via Liege-Guillemins and Köln Hbf in around 3h 6m.