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Cheap train tickets from Cologne to Bochum

Showing times and prices for Mar 27

Cheapest

€17

Average

€17

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Bochum is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

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06:45AMKöln, Hbf1h07 07:52AMBochum

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€171One-way

Train schedule from Cologne to Bochum

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Fastest train times from Cologne to Bochum

Showing times and prices for Mar 27

Fastest Journey

1 h 7 m

Average

1 h 7 m

Trains per day

Distance

64 km

Of the 1 trains that leave Cologne for Bochum every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

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06:45AMKöln, Hbf1h07 07:52AMBochum

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Overview: Train from Cologne to Bochum

	Distance	39 miles (63 km)
	Average train duration	1 h 2 min
	Average train ticket price	$10 (€9)
	Train frequency	87 a day
	Direct train	Yes, there are 74 direct trains a day
	Train companies	Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB EuroCity, National Express, Flixtrain or Thalys

Trains from Cologne to Bochum cover the 39 miles (63 km) long trip taking on average 1 h 2 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB EuroCity, National Express, Flixtrain or Thalys. Normally, there are 87 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as $6 (€5), but the average price of train tickets is $10 (€9). Travelers depart most frequently from Köln Hbf and arrive in Bochum Hbf.

Train companies: Thalys, Deutsche Bahn and National Express from Cologne to Bochum trains

For as little as $6 (€5) you can travel by train to Bochum from Cologne with Thalys, Deutsche Bahn and National Express. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this trip.

National Express

Thalys

Deutsche Bahn

National Express is the leading train company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 trains a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express trains are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most trains are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Cologne - Bochum train: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

National Express from Cologne to Bochum train information:

Average Duration: 1 h 20 min
National Express frequency: 37 a day

Thalys is a French-Belgian high-speed train company that connects the main capital cities. For your next train between Cologne and Bochum with Thalys, you can choose from these different ticket fares: Standard Mini, Standard, Comfort and Premium.

Thalys from Cologne to Bochum train information:

Average Duration: 1 h 22 min
Thalys frequency: 1 a day

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40, 000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train from Cologne to Bochum. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.

Train information from Cologne to Bochum with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 1 h 2 min
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 36 a day

Travel Tips: Trains from Cologne to Bochum

Travel Tips: Travel by train to Bochum easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Bochum.

If you’re looking to save money on tickets, you can find cheap Cologne to Bochum trains for as little as $6 (€5) in the next 7 days.

If you’re looking to purchase your train tickets in the next week, you can expect the Cologne to Bochum train price to come in at an average of $10 (€9) one way.

The distance from Cologne to Bochum by train is approximately 39 miles (63 km).

On average the Cologne to Bochum train travel time is 1 h 2 min for the 39 mile (63 km) long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

Some of the Cologne train stations to Bochum you can start your journey from include Köln Hbf, Köln Messe/Deutz and Köln/Bonn Flughafen. Similarly, some of the arrival train stations in Bochum include Bochum Hbf, Bochum-Langendreer and Bochum-Langendreer West.

When traveling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from Köln Hbf and arriving in Bochum Hbf.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Köln Hbf, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city center, and they get off the train at Bochum Hbf, located 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city center.

When taking a train from Cologne to Bochum, you can count on Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB EuroCity, National Express, Flixtrain or Thalys for the best way to get you to Bochum. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service from Cologne to Bochum and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

Yes, there are 74 direct trains per day from Cologne to Bochum. You can look to travel with Flixbus or Deutsche Bahn without needing to transfer at another stop in between. Taking a direct train tends to save you time getting you to your destination, so it's worth paying attention to this when booking a ticket for this trip.

The average number of trains departing Cologne for Bochum is 87 a day. The train schedules and services may vary between weekdays and weekends.

You can take the first train from Cologne to Bochum at 10: 25 PM. The last train from Cologne to Bochum that you can take departs at 10: 25 PM. Omio shows you the latest train from Cologne to Bochum schedule to help you book the best departure time for this trip.

The price of a one way train ticket from Cologne to Bochum is on average $10 (€9) if you buy within the next 7 days. But we recommend booking tickets before your planned travel date to find the best prices for trains from all possible train companies offering this route. In general, you can find train tickets to Bochum from Cologne available a few months in advance.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

Cologne

Bochum

Köln Hbf is the most popular Cologne railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Cologne for your trip to Bochum.

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Address

Trankgasse 11, 50667 Cologne, Germany

Phone Number

+49 2211411055

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Fri: 06: 00 - 21: 00 | Sat - Sun: 07: 00 - 21: 00

Public transit options for Köln Hbf

U-Bahn lines: U5, U16, U18
S-Bahn lines: S6, S11, S12, S19
Bus lines: 172, 173
Train lines: ICE, IC, EC, FLX, RE, RB

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Wifi

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Address

Köln Messe/Deutz, Ottoplatz 7, 50679 Köln

Ticket Office Hours

At a Travel Center you will receive the following services with personal consultation: Tickets and reservations up to shortly before departure, season tickets and DB monthly season tickets on subscription as well as DB BahnCard related offers. Furthermore, national and international timetable and fare information is available in addition to supplementary services and offers for your rail journey.

Amenities at station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking