The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne to Bochum
Cheapest price
€9
Average price
€21
Fastest journey
58 m
Average duration
1 h 3 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
64 km
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.
The average ticket from Cologne to Bochum will cost around €21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €9.
Of the 5 trains that leave Cologne for Bochum on Wed, Nov 05, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct trains cover the 64 km distance in an average of 1 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 58 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest trains will take 1 h 13 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.
FlixTrain
IC 2341
RE 26811
ICE 616
ICE 545
ICE 616
FlixTrain
IC 2341
ICE 545
RE 26811Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Cologne to Bochum
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Bochum among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €7.
Distance: 64 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€18 Average price | €7 Average price Cheapest |
1h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Cologne to Bochum train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixTrain | 7:14 AM Cologne Hbf | 0h59 | 8:13 AM Bochum Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 616 | 7:16 AM Cologne Hbf | 0h58 | 8:14 AM Bochum Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 545 | On time 7:25 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h07 | 8:32 AM Bochum Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 26811 | On time 7:49 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h13 | 9:02 AM Bochum Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2341 | On time 8:09 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h00 | 9:09 AM Bochum Hbf | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne to Bochum
Distance 64 km |
Average train duration 1h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 59m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:56 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, National Express from Cologne to Bochum trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, National Express trains will get you between Cologne and Bochum from €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
National Express
FAQs: Trains from Cologne to Bochum

Passengers board the train most frequently from Cologne Hbf, which is located around 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Bochum Hbf, located 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cologne to Bochum
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
- There are luggage lockers in the station.
- asiagourmet
- Coffee Fellows
- dean&david
- Dunkin' Donuts
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Pizza Hut
- Nordsee
- Starbucks
- Schweinske
- & more
- Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Wyndham Koeln
- Hilton Cologne
- Excelsior Hotel Ernst
- One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
- I Siciliani-Dolce&Salato
- Burger King
- Café Franck
- Eichendorf
- Kölnotel
- Black Hotels
- Monday: 07:30 12:45 - 12:00 16:30
- Tuesday: 08:30 12:45 - 12:00 16:30
- Wednesday: 08:30 12:45 - 12:00 16:30
- Thursday: 08:30 12:45 - 12:00 16:30
- Friday: 08:30 12:45 - 12:00 16:30
- Zum Piccolo
- Kolpinghaus
- Pizzeria Marco Polo
- Grill Stube
- Pension Europa
- Hotel Geisler
- The niu Mill
- Monday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Tuesday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Wednesday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Thursday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Friday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Saturday: 09:00 13:30 - 13:00 16:00
- Sunday: 12:00 16:00 - 15:30 20:00
- Café Bistro Leysieffer
- Mishba
- Ständige Vertretung
- Kamps
- Subway
- Ganesha
- Magnus
- Borsalino
- Hotel Chelsea
- Hotel Mado
- Elite Hotel
- Blacksheep Hostel
- Couchsnacks
- Secco
- Bistro Lotus
- Ganesha
- Flandrischer Hof
- Lasthaus am Ring
- The Ascot Hotel
- Lindner Hotel City Plaza Cologne
- Weiler Kebap
- Başak Grill
- Le'zzet
- Seniorencafé Treffpunkt
- Haus Wester
- Monday: 06:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 17:00
- Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00
- Imbiss Athena
- Arena Grill
- Cafe Especial
- Joe Champs
- Pension Helenenwall
- Zur guten Quelle
- Zum Goldenen Hut
- Merlin
- Brauhaus Eltzhof
- Cafe Wanda
- East Time
- Olymp
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
- There are luggage lockers in the station.
- asiagourmet
- Coffee Fellows
- dean&david
- Dunkin' Donuts
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Pizza Hut
- Nordsee
- Starbucks
- Schweinske
- & more
- Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Wyndham Koeln
- Hilton Cologne
- Excelsior Hotel Ernst
- One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
- Monday: 06:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 17:00
- Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00
- Imbiss Athena
- Arena Grill
- Cafe Especial
- Joe Champs
- Pension Helenenwall
- Zur guten Quelle
- Zum Goldenen Hut
- Merlin
- 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
- TwinTower
- Holzfaß
- Steakhaus El Rancho
- Döner Saray Urfa Ocakbaşı
- Ostmeier
- Art Hotel Tucholsky
- Hotel Kolpinghaus
- Mercure Hotel Bochum City
- Flora
- Mount Kailash
- Nikolaus Grill
- Landau
- Landhaus Wibbecke
- Viehl
- Kossert und Nagel - Schnellimbiß
- My Döner Pizza
- Vecchio Torchio, Osteria al
- Sortie
- Mandragora
- Farina
- Art Hotel Tucholsky
- Hotel Kolpinghaus
- Hotel City West
- Angela Grill
- Flora
- Pizzeria Romantica
- Nikolaus Grill
- McDonald's
- Akropolis
- Altstadtgrill
- Pizzalok
- Beckmannshof
- Kolpinghaus
- Altes Höntroper Brauhaus
- Café de Café
- Molos – Der Höntroper Grill
- Pizza Fun
- TwinTower
- Vecchio Torchio, Osteria al
- Holzfaß
- Steakhaus El Rancho
- Ostmeier
- Hotel Fey
- Art Hotel Tucholsky
- Hotel Kolpinghaus
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