The average train between Venlo and Bochum takes 1h 36m and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. 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 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 25m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Venlo to Bochum? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Venlo to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Venlo station and arriving at Bochum Hbf station via Viersen station and Duisburg Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
Venlo to Bochum train services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Venlo station.
Venlo to Bochum train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bochum Hbf station.
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The distance between Venlo and Bochum is 73.7 km. The road distance is 81 km.
You can take a train from Venlo to Bochum Hbf via Viersen, Viersen Bahnhof, and Duisburg Hbf in around 1h 32m.