The average train between Saarbrücken and Bochum takes 5h 22m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Saarbrücken 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 every 4 hours between Saarbrücken and Bochum. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saarbrücken is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Bochum at 7:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim Hbf and take an average of 5h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Saarbrücken to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Saarbrücken station and arriving at Bochum station via Mannheim Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
Saarbrücken to Bochum train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Saarbruecken Hbf station.
Saarbrücken to Bochum train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Bochum Hbf station.
Book your Saarbrücken to Bochum train tickets online with Süwex and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Saarbrücken and Bochum is 250.5 km. The road distance is 468 km.
You can take a train from Saarbruecken Hbf to Bochum Hbf via Mannheim Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 52m.