The average train between Zurich and Bochum takes 7h 33m and the fastest train takes 6h 38m. There is at least one train per day from Zurich 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 once daily between Zurich and Bochum. The earliest departure is at 3:59 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Zurich is at 4:01 PM which arrives into Bochum at 11:02 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB station and arriving at Bochum Hbf station via Köln Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
Zurich to Bochum train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Bochum train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bochum Hbf station.
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The distance between Zurich and Bochum is 467.6 km. The road distance is 598 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Bochum Hbf via Koeln Hbf in around 6h 16m.