The average train between Madrid and Bochum takes 25h 52m and the fastest train takes 24h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid 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 Madrid and Bochum. The earliest departure is at 12:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Bochum at 11:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 25h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Bochum station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 52m.
Madrid to Bochum train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Bochum train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bochum Hbf station.
Book your Madrid to Bochum train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, TGV inOui and 5 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Bochum is 1,488.6 km. The road distance is 2,329 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Bochum Hbf via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Köln Hbf in around 17h.