The average train between Salzburg and Bochum takes 8h 36m and the fastest train takes 7h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Salzburg 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 Salzburg and Bochum. The earliest departure is at 3:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Bochum at 10:02 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 8h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Salzburg to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Salzburg station and arriving at Bochum station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
Salzburg to Bochum train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, depart from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.
Salzburg to Bochum train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, arrive at Bochum Hbf station.
Book your Salzburg to Bochum train tickets online with Transdev GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 5 other operators.
The distance between Salzburg and Bochum is 585.9 km. The road distance is 825 km.
You can take a train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Bochum Hbf via München Hbf and Düsseldorf Hbf in around 7h 34m.