The average train between Utrecht and Bochum takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Utrecht 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 Utrecht and Bochum. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Utrecht is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Bochum at 6:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Utrecht to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Utrecht station and arriving at Bochum station via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
Utrecht to Bochum train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.
Utrecht to Bochum train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Bochum Hbf station.
Book your Utrecht to Bochum train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Utrecht and Bochum is 159.2 km. The road distance is 190 km.
You can take a train from Utrecht Centraal to Bochum Hbf via Duisburg Hbf in around 1h 59m.