The average train between Mannheim and Bochum takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Mannheim 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 Mannheim and Bochum. The earliest departure is at 1:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Mannheim is at 9:33 PM which arrives into Bochum at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Mannheim to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Mannheim station and arriving at Bochum station via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Mannheim to Bochum train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Mannheim to Bochum train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Duisburg Hbf station.
Book your Mannheim to Bochum train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), National Express and FlixTrain GmbH.
The distance between Mannheim and Bochum is 238.6 km. The road distance is 336 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Duisburg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €50–180 and the journey takes 2h 2m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route once daily.