The average train between Venlo and Bochum takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Venlo 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 Venlo and Bochum. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Venlo is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Bochum at 6:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Viersen and take an average of 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Venlo to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Venlo station and arriving at Bochum station via Viersen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
Venlo to Bochum train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Venlo station.
Venlo to Bochum train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Bochum Hbf station.
Book your Venlo to Bochum train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Venlo and Bochum is 73.7 km. The road distance is 94 km.
You can take a train from Venlo to Bochum Hbf via Viersen, Viersen Bahnhof, and Duisburg Hbf in around 1h 31m.