The average train between Zwolle and Bochum takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Zwolle 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 every 2 hours between Zwolle and Bochum. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zwolle is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Bochum at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Zwolle to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Zwolle station and arriving at Bochum station via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Zwolle to Bochum train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Zwolle station.
Zwolle to Bochum train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.
Book your Zwolle to Bochum train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Zwolle and Bochum is 138 km. The road distance is 199 km.
You can take a train from Zwolle to Bochum Hbf via Arnhem Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf in around 2h 40m.