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Trip Summary
You can pick from 229 daily train trips between Herford and Bochum. The average train journey from Herford to Bochum takes 2 hours, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as one hour and 26 minutes.
Distance | 76 mi (123 km) |
Fastest train | 1h 0m |
Lowest price | $22.70 |
Trains per day | 14 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Herford to Bochum?
2 train services operate from Herford to Bochum. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 225 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
DB Intercity-Express | 4 | 1h 41m | $26.70 |
Deutsche Bahn | 225 | 1h 54m | $29.32 |
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains from Herford to Bochum are the most crowded on Tuesday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Tuesday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Herford at 6:00am 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 229 scheduled trains on most days. 14 of these are direct connections to Bochum. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Bochum to Herford.
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 Herford?
Main departure station: Train Station
There is one train station in Herford.
All train stations in Herford:
Train Station
Where is the train station in Bochum?
Main arrival station: Wattenscheid
There are more train stations and stops in Bochum than most cities. Most trains from Herford will stop at one (or more) of the 6 following stations in Bochum:
All train stations in Bochum:
Wattenscheid
Bochum-Langendreer West
Wattenscheid-Höntrop
Bochum-Riemke
Bochum-Dahlhausen
Bochum-Langendreer
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