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Rotterdam to Bochum trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Bochum takes 4h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam 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.

4h 9m
Duration
236 km
Distance
€44
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Rotterdam to Bochum train times

Trains run twice daily between Rotterdam and Bochum. The earliest departure is at 3:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 5:50 PM which arrives into Bochum at 9:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht Centraal and take an average of 4h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express7h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express3h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express3h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express3h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express3h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express3h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express4h 37m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 21m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express3h 43m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express3h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)National Express4h 37m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express6h 27m • 2 changes

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  • Distance: 236.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Bochum, Germany?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bochum Hbf via Utrecht Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf in around 3h 7m.

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