Viersen to Bochum by train

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Overview: trains from Viersen to Bochum

Find the key information for travelling by train from Viersen to Bochum, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:30 View journey
Last train 21:30 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 50m View journey
Distance (km) 62
Trains / day 12 View all
Cheapest journey £20.41 View journey
Avg journey time 56m
Train operators 4

Explore Viersen to Bochum by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Viersen to Bochum aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Cost of train travel from Viersen to Bochum

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Viersen to Bochum:

  • Cheapest ticket: £20.41

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Train schedule for travel between Viersen and Bochum

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 12 trains make this journey of 62 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Viersen is at 05:30 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 21:30.

During the weekend, 05:30 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 21:30 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 1 hour and 12 minutes.

Train travel time and distance from Viersen to Bochum

Trains can complete this route in as little as 50 minutes. The total distance travelled is 62 kilometres.

Booking Viersen to Bochum trains in advance

Booking your Viersen to Bochum tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 3 months before departure.

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Further insights on trains from Viersen to Bochum

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Bochum city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Viersen to Bochum

Want to know more about your journey from Viersen to Bochum? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The trip from Viersen to Bochum covers a distance of 62 kilometres.

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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.