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Hoofddorp to Bochum train

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Hoofddorp - Bochum Train Timetable

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Trip Summary

There are 68 daily trains from Hoofddorp to Bochum. Traveling by train from Hoofddorp to Bochum usually takes around 4 hours and 25 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 3 hours and 9 minutes.

Distance122 mi (196 km)
Fastest train3h 9m
Lowest price£15.25
Most frequent serviceDeutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company
Train lines2

Which train should you take from Hoofddorp to Bochum?

2 train services operate from Hoofddorp to Bochum. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 50 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Deutsche Bahn325h 15m£50.87
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company504h 11m£42.91
  • Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, or Deutsche Bahn EC, is a train service in Germany with regular service to Frankfurt, Hamburg, Zurich, Copenhagen, Berlin, Warsaw, and Munich. Deutsche Bahn Eurocity trains can be single or double-decker, but all are air conditioned.

  • Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Hoofddorp to Bochum start from £15, and on average cost . Daily there are 50 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Bochum. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Hoofddorp leaves from Train Station . And in Bochum trains arrive at Wattenscheid-Höntrop and 5 other train stations.

    From Hoofddorp to Bochum train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 4 hours and 11 minutes. If you are looking to get to Bochum faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 3 hours and 9 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Hoofddorp and Bochum is approximately 122 miles, or 196 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 hours and 25 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 9 minutes.

Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.

Saturday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Hoofddorp to Bochum. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Saturday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Saturday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.

The earliest train departs Hoofddorp at 01:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 22:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

There are 68 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Bochum to Hoofddorp.

City Information

Bochum

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Bochum - DEBCM-1

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Bochum is a city in the Rhine-Ruhr Metropolitan Region in western Germany. Like many of the cities in the Ruhr Valley, Bochum grew thanks to its industrious history, particularly via coal mining and steel manufacturing facilities.

To learn more about the industries that made Bochum, visit the German Mining Museum, the largest mining museum in the world. It displays the lasting effects mining had on the community, from its social and cultural impact to its economic and ecological consequences. You can't miss the green winding tower rising above the museum; this industrial structure was once part of a coal mine but now offers visitors panoramic views over the Ruhr.

For those who prefer the outdoors to the underground, visit the Ruhr University Bochum Botanical Garden. Opened in 1968, this garden has numerous greenhouses, each housing an impressive display of plants and shrubs from around the world. The Tierpark und Fossilium Bochum is another great outdoor activity, home to almost 4,000 animals and an impressive fossil collection.

Many ICE trains connect Bochum to the rest of Germany and Europe via the city's main railway station. Regional trains also depart and arrive frequently. Book a coach on Sindbad or FlixBus into Bochum for travel by road from various destinations around the continent.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Hoofddorp?

Main departure station: Train Station

There is one train station in Hoofddorp.

All train stations in Hoofddorp:

  • Train Station

Where is the train station in Bochum?

Main arrival station: Wattenscheid-Höntrop

There are more train stations and stops in Bochum than most cities. Most trains from Hoofddorp will stop at one (or more) of the 6 following stations in Bochum:

Train stations in Bochum:

  • Wattenscheid-Höntrop

  • Bochum-Langendreer West

  • Bochum-Langendreer

  • Wattenscheid

  • Bochum-Riemke

  • Bochum-Dahlhausen

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