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Trip Summary
You can pick from 35 daily train trips between Wilhelmshaven and Bochum. The average train journey from Wilhelmshaven to Bochum takes 4 hours and 43 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train trips are as short as 3 hours and 45 minutes.
| Distance | 147 mi (236 km) |
| Fastest train | 3h 45m |
| Lowest price | $25.87 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 3 |
Train service from Wilhelmshaven to Bochum
- DB Intercity-Express tickets: $38 one-way
- Deutsche Bahn tickets: $26 one-way
- Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company tickets: $26 one-way
Which train should you take from Wilhelmshaven to Bochum?
There are 3 train lines with service from Wilhelmshaven to Bochum. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 18 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 1 | 5h 19m | $37.78 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 18 | 4h 59m | $51.38 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 23 | 4h 26m | $57.77 |
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Wilhelmshaven to Bochum start from $26, and on average cost . Daily there are 23 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Bochum. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Wilhelmshaven leaves from Train Station . And in Bochum trains arrive at Wattenscheid and 5 other train stations.
From Wilhelmshaven to Bochum train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 4 hours and 26 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 45 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Wilhelmshaven and Bochum is approximately 147 miles, or 236 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 hours and 43 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 45 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.
Trains departing from Wilhelmshaven to Bochum tend to have the most passengers on Thursday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Thursday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Thursday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Wilhelmshaven at 4:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. 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 35 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 Wilhelmshaven.
City Information
Bochum
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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 bus on Sindbad or FlixBus into Bochum for travel by road from various destinations around the continent.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Wilhelmshaven?
Main departure station: Train Station
There is one train station in Wilhelmshaven.
All train stations in Wilhelmshaven:
Train Station
Where is the train station in Bochum?
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Link to image attributionMain arrival station: Bochum-Dahlhausen
Bochum Dahlhausen is a beautiful, yellow historical rail station with a gray tiled roof and turrets on one end. Not many people go inside since the platforms are easily accessible from the street, although you're welcome to wait inside. The two platforms service trains heading to Oberhausen, Hattingen, and a regional train line to Hagen. The station has no amenities besides ticket machines and seating, but one street over from the station are a few cafes and restaurants, a REWE supermarket, and a pharmacy. There are also multiple other train and bus stations close by if you need to make a connection. The station is in the eastern portion of Essen, where you can also find major attractions, hotels, and restaurants, plus connections to Cologne and other major German cities.
All train stations in Bochum:
Bochum-Dahlhausen
Bochum-Riemke
Wattenscheid
Bochum-Langendreer West
Bochum-Langendreer
Wattenscheid-Höntrop
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