Frankfurt am Main to Bochum by train

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  • First train
    05:43
  • Last train
    23:35
  • Avg changes
    0
  • Fastest journey
    2hr 3m
  • Distance
    184 kilometres
  • Trains per day
    16
  • Avg. journey time
    2hr 55m
  • Train operators

Travelling from Frankfurt am Main to Bochum by train

Fast trains from Frankfurt am Main to Bochum take around 2 hours and 3 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 184 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between Frankfurt am Main and Bochum.

1. Are there direct trains from Frankfurt am Main to Bochum?

Direct trains from Frankfurt am Main to Bochum have been found.

We usually find around 15 direct trains on the route from Frankfurt am Main to Bochum every weekday.

Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found around 21 departures.

2. How long is the train journey from Frankfurt am Main to Bochum?

The Frankfurt am Main to Bochum train travel time is normally about 2 hours and 3 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.

3. What are the Frankfurt am Main to Bochum train times and schedule?

On weekdays the earliest direct train to Bochum is usually scheduled to depart Frankfurt am Main around 06:38 and the last train is around 23:24. At weekends the first train of the day leaves Frankfurt am Main around 05:43, and the last at 23:35.

When to book Frankfurt am Main to Bochum train tickets?

Trains in Germany usually open for booking around 6 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your dates then you can set a booking alert to receive an email on the day that the cheapest tickets are released for your journey from Frankfurt am Main to Bochum by train.

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Which train companies operate between Frankfurt am Main and Bochum?

More than one train company operates on the route from Frankfurt am Main to Bochum, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:

  • Inter City
  • Inter City Express
  • Intercity
  • Intercity-Express (ICE)

You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.