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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne Hbf to Bochum Hbf
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$28
Fastest journey
58 m
Average duration
58 m
Trains per day
21
Distance
62 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne Hbf to Bochum Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne Hbf to Bochum Hbf will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 21 trains that leave Cologne Hbf for Bochum Hbf on Thu, Aug 06, 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct trains cover the 62 km distance in an average of 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 58 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest trains will take 58 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
ICE 2085:11 AM0h58Cologne Hbf6:09 AMBochum Hbf$91One-way0 transfers- ICE 6186:11 AM0h58Cologne Hbf7:09 AMBochum Hbf$91One-way0 transfers
FlixTrain8:14 AM0h59Cologne Hbf9:13 AMBochum Hbf$101One-way0 transfers- FlixTrain4:14 PM0h59Cologne Hbf5:13 PMBochum Hbf$101One-way0 transfers
- FlixTrain12:14 PM1h00Cologne Hbf1:14 PMBochum Hbf$101One-way0 transfers
- ICE 2085:11 AM0h58Cologne Hbf6:09 AMBochum Hbf$91One-way0 transfers
- ICE 6186:11 AM0h58Cologne Hbf7:09 AMBochum Hbf$91One-way0 transfers
- ICE 2067:11 AM0h58Cologne Hbf8:09 AMBochum Hbf$221One-way0 transfers
- ICE 268:11 PM0h58Cologne Hbf9:09 PMBochum Hbf$221One-way0 transfers
- ICE 2410:11 PM0h58Cologne Hbf11:09 PMBochum Hbf$221One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Cologne Hbf to Bochum Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne Hbf to Bochum Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 38 miles (62 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 39m Average total duration 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne Hbf to Bochum Hbf:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne Hbf to Bochum Hbf costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Bochum Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 9m.
Tickets start at around $16 (€13) compared to roughly $20 (€16) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $4 (€3). The journey takes 1h 4m versus 59m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Cologne Hbf to Bochum Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne Hbf to Bochum Hbf trains for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 202 | Delayed 9:14 AM 11:11 AMCologne Hbf | 0h58 | 10:12 AM 10:12 AMBochum Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 26817 | 11:49 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h13 | 1:02 PM Bochum Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1747 · 26719 | On time 12:01 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h22 | 1:23 PM Bochum Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1747 | On time 12:01 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h25 | 1:26 PM Bochum Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 89721 | 12:07 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h32 | 1:39 PM Bochum Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S11 · ICE 726 · 26719 | 12:07 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h16 | 1:23 PM Bochum Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 89725 | 2:07 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h32 | 3:39 PM Bochum Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S11 · ICE 722 · 26723 | 2:07 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h16 | 3:23 PM Bochum Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 610 · 30778 | On time 2:11 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h31 | 3:42 PM Bochum Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 10919 · ICE 918 · 89725 | 2:22 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h17 | 3:39 PM Bochum Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 26823 | 2:49 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h13 | 4:02 PM Bochum Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 108 | On time 3:11 PM Cologne Hbf | 0h58 | 4:09 PM Bochum Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 2157 | On time 3:17 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h09 | 4:26 PM Bochum Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixTrain | 4:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 0h59 | 5:13 PM Bochum Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 106 | On time 5:11 PM Cologne Hbf | 0h58 | 6:09 PM Bochum Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 2012 | On time 5:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h12 | 6:26 PM Bochum Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 26829 | 5:49 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h13 | 7:02 PM Bochum Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 28 | On time 6:11 PM Cologne Hbf | 0h58 | 7:09 PM Bochum Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 26831 | 6:49 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h13 | 8:02 PM Bochum Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 104 | On time 7:11 PM Cologne Hbf | 0h58 | 8:09 PM Bochum Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 26833 | 7:49 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h13 | 9:02 PM Bochum Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 26 | On time 8:11 PM Cologne Hbf | 0h58 | 9:09 PM Bochum Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10931 · ICE 912 · 89737 | 8:22 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h17 | 9:39 PM Bochum Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 26835 | 8:49 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h13 | 10:02 PM Bochum Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 2349 · ICE 619 | On time 9:10 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h37 | 10:47 PM Bochum Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 26837 | 9:51 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h11 | 11:02 PM Bochum Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 512 · 30794 | On time 10:11 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h31 | 11:42 PM Bochum Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 26839 | 10:52 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h10 | 12:02 AM Bochum Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC 2347 · 30750 | On time 11:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h28 | 12:42 AM Bochum Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 26841 | 11:52 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h10 | 1:02 AM Bochum Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 26843 | 12:52 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h10 | 2:02 AM Bochum Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1028 | On time 4:05 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h04 | 5:09 AM Bochum Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 541 | On time 4:16 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h13 | 5:29 AM Bochum Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 208 | On time 5:11 AM Cologne Hbf | 0h58 | 6:09 AM Bochum Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 2214 · 26705 | On time 5:14 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h09 | 6:23 AM Bochum Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 843 | On time 5:26 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h05 | 6:31 AM Bochum Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 618 | On time 6:11 AM Cologne Hbf | 0h58 | 7:09 AM Bochum Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 543 | On time 6:25 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h05 | 7:30 AM Bochum Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 206 | On time 7:11 AM Cologne Hbf | 0h58 | 8:09 AM Bochum Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 845 | On time 7:26 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h05 | 8:31 AM Bochum Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixTrain | 8:14 AM Cologne Hbf | 0h59 | 9:13 AM Bochum Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne Hbf to Bochum Hbf
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Trains from Cologne Hbf to Bochum Hbf run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:11, the last at 21:11. The fastest train covers the 38 miles (62 km) distance in 58m.
Distance 38 miles (62 km) |
Average train duration 1h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 58m |
First train 4:11 AM |
Last train 9:11 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Cologne Hbf to Bochum Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Cologne Hbf and Bochum Hbf from $6 (€5). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FlixTrain
Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH
Süwex
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Trains from Cologne Hbf to Bochum Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne Hbf to Bochum Hbf by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bochum Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cologne Hbf to Bochum Hbf
Most Cologne Hbf to Bochum Hbf trains use the Köln Hbf to Bochum Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Cologne Hbf and Bochum Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Köln Hbf from Cologne city centre
Köln Hbf is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Hbf train station facilities and services
Köln Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: asiagourmet, Coffee Fellows, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Nordsee, Starbucks, Schweinske, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only. ATMs are available at Köln Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln Hbf. Information desks are one near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is there are luggage lockers in the station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Hbf: Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Wyndham Koeln, Hilton Cologne, Excelsior Hotel Ernst.
Getting to Bochum Hbf from Bochum city centre
Bochum Hbf train station facilities and services
Bochum Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: TwinTower, Holzfaß, Steakhaus El Rancho, Döner Saray Urfa Ocakbaşı
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Bochum Hbf. ATMs are available at Bochum Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bochum Hbf. Information desks are available at Bochum Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Bochum Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bochum Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bochum Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bochum Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Ostmeier, Art Hotel Tucholsky, Hotel Kolpinghaus, Mercure Hotel Bochum City.
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