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The cheapest and fastest trains from Gelsenkirchen to Bochum
Showing times and prices for Jan 18
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
27 m
Average duration
27 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
7 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gelsenkirchen to Bochum is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gelsenkirchen to Bochum will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Fast trains
Of the 2 trains that leave Gelsenkirchen for Bochum on Sun, Jan 18, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jan 18 the direct trains cover the 7 km distance in an average of 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 27 m .
On Sun, Jan 18 the slowest trains will take 27 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.
04:04AM0h27
Gelsenkirchen04:31AMBochum
$211One-way
0 transfers
06:04AM0h27
Gelsenkirchen06:31AMBochum
$261One-way
0 transfers
04:04AM0h27
Gelsenkirchen04:31AMBochum
$211One-way
0 transfers
06:04AM0h27
Gelsenkirchen06:31AMBochum
$261One-way
0 transfers
Live departures
Gelsenkirchen to Bochum train times
The table below shows live departures for Gelsenkirchen to Bochum trains for tomorrow, Sunday, January 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 6:20 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:04 AM Gelsenkirchen | 0h27 | 4:31 AM Bochum | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:04 AM Gelsenkirchen | 0h27 | 6:31 AM Bochum | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Why should you book Gelsenkirchen to Bochum trains with Omio?
VIAS Rail GmbH as well as Deutsche Bahn offer trains services from Gelsenkirchen to Bochum. Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Gelsenkirchen to Bochum.
Why book with Omio vs VIAS Rail GmbH?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for VIAS Rail GmbH, but also compare tickets for the likes of Deutsche Bahn to find the best option for your trip from Gelsenkirchen to Bochum.
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Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
- Multiple travel company options: While VIAS Rail GmbH tickets can be bought on VIAS Rail GmbH's website or third party sellers, Omio allows you to compare with the likes of Deutsche Bahn to help you choose the right option for your journey from Gelsenkirchen to Bochum.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Gelsenkirchen to Bochum.
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Advantages
Friendly staffNo delays and no changesClean train and comfortable seats with good equipmentwith snack vending machinesDisadvantages
No legroom and lack of tablesThe train from Gelsenkirchen to Bochum wasn't too full. That's why there was a pleasant atmosphere on the train. I found the seats very comfortable and there were two sockets per row of seats and a stable internet connection. Unfortunately, there was no legroom and there were no tables either. The staff were very friendly and greeted us when we boarded. The train was very clean. I found the toilets in particular to be very hygienic. The train also had a snack vending machine. Apart from that, the train was on time and I didn't have to change trains.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Gelsenkirchen to Bochum
GermanyGermanyTrain Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Gelsenkirchen to Bochum start from as low as $19 (€15) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $23 (€19) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
- On average there are 1 daily trains from Gelsenkirchen to Bochum with 0 direct service.
- The fastest trains can take as little as 25m but the average duration is 27m
Train Operators
- Travel from Gelsenkirchen to Bochum with VIAS Rail GmbH and Deutsche Bahn
- The most booked train company for this route on Omio is VIAS Rail GmbH.
Stations & Schedule
- Most trains depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arrive in Bochum Hbf
- First train typically departs at 01:11 AM and the last at 09:48 PM
Distance 4 miles (7 km) |
Average train duration 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 25m |
First train 01:11 |
Last train 21:48 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn from Gelsenkirchen to Bochum trainsVIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn trains will get you between Gelsenkirchen and Bochum from $19 (€15). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
25m
Cheapest Price
$19 (€15)
Deutsche Bahn frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
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.
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.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
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.
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.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
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.
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.
Quiet zone
VIAS Rail GmbH
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
19m
Cheapest Price
$5 (€4)
VIAS Rail GmbH frequency
19 a day
FAQs: Trains from Gelsenkirchen to Bochum
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gelsenkirchen to Bochum 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Train ticket prices from Gelsenkirchen to Bochum can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $19 (€15), while the average price is around $23 (€19).
The train from Gelsenkirchen to Bochum runs once a day and takes approximately 25m.
The distance by train from Gelsenkirchen to Bochum is 4 miles (7 km).
The first train from Gelsenkirchen to Bochum leaves at 1:11 AM.
The last train from Gelsenkirchen to Bochum leaves at 9:48 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Gelsenkirchen to Bochum.
Yes, there is a direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Bochum. This service operates 0 times per day, provided by VIAS Rail GmbH.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Gelsenkirchen to Bochum.
The train station in Gelsenkirchen that goes to Bochum is Gelsenkirchen Hbf, which connects to Bochum Hbf.
The cheapest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Bochum is by train, with a cost of around $19 (€15).
The train journey from Gelsenkirchen to Bochum is not typically considered scenic, as it primarily passes through urban and industrial areas of the Ruhr region.
Yes, a day trip from Gelsenkirchen to Bochum is feasible with a travel time of 25m, a distance of 4 miles (7 km), and a train frequency of 1 per day.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Bochum, allowing time to visit the Deutsches Bergbau-Museum, enjoy the botanical garden, and experience the vibrant nightlife.
Yes, you can take the train from Gelsenkirchen to Bochum.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Gelsenkirchen to Bochum
Gelsenkirchen
Bochum
The major train station for departures in Gelsenkirchen is Gelsenkirchen Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Gelsenkirchen Hbf for your trip from Gelsenkirchen to Bochum.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Monday: 09:00 - 18:00
- Tuesday: 09:00 - 18:00
- Wednesday: 09:00 - 18:00
- Thursday: 09:00 - 18:00
- Friday: 09:00 - 18:00
Distance to city center
1 kmDining
- Subway
- Café Madrid
- Shere Punjab
- Café del Sol
Hotel
- Hotel St. Petrus
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
3 kmDining
- Dschingis Khan
- Kolpinghaus Wanne-Eickel
- Nikolaus Grill
- McDonald's
The major train station for arrivals in Bochum is Bochum Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bochum Hbf for your journey to Bochum from Gelsenkirchen.
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Monday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 14:00
Dining
- TwinTower
- Holzfaß
- Steakhaus El Rancho
- Döner Saray Urfa Ocakbaşı
Hotel
- Ostmeier
- Art Hotel Tucholsky
- Hotel Kolpinghaus
- Mercure Hotel Bochum City
Bochum West
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Dining
- TwinTower
- Vecchio Torchio, Osteria al
- Holzfaß
- Steakhaus El Rancho
Hotel
- Ostmeier
- Hotel Fey
- Art Hotel Tucholsky
- Hotel Kolpinghaus
Bochum-Langendreer West
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
6 kmDining
- Angela Grill
- Flora
- Pizzeria Romantica
- Nikolaus Grill
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