The average train between Rostock and Bochum takes 5h 42m and the fastest train takes 5h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Rostock 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 3 times a day between Rostock and Bochum. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rostock is at 1:04 PM which arrives into Bochum at 6:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Gelsenkirchen Hbf and take an average of 5h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rostock to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Rostock station and arriving at Bochum station via Gelsenkirchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
Rostock to Bochum train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.
Rostock to Bochum train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
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The distance between Rostock and Bochum is 439.9 km. The road distance is 576 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €100–390 and the journey takes 5h 8m.