Next available departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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Flixtrain + Flixbus | Hbf | Wittener Str. | Cheapest | |||||
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| Stuttgart Hbf | Bochum Hbf | Fastest | ||||
Deutsche Bahn + VIAS Rail | Stuttgart Hbf | Bochum Hbf | No tags | |||||
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW + eurobahn | Stuttgart Hbf | Bochum Hbf | No tags | |||||
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW | Stuttgart Hbf | Bochum Hbf | No tags | |||||
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| Stuttgart Hbf | Bochum Hbf | No tags | ||||
Deutsche Bahn + VIAS Rail | Stuttgart Hbf | Bochum Hbf | No tags | |||||
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio NRW + eurobahn | Stuttgart Hbf | Bochum Hbf | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Stuttgart to Bochum
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Bochum. The journey takes about 8 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just PEN 88, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Stuttgart and Bochum?
Stuttgart
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Hbf
Arnulf-Klett-Platz 29, 70173 Stuttgart, Germany - C
Stuttgart Hbf Tief
Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof, Lautenschlagerstraße 4, 70173 Stuttgart, Germany
Train companies
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Stuttgart to Bochum by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Stuttgart to Bochum?
The cheapest train tickets from Stuttgart to Bochum start at PEN 226. The average price for this train route is around PEN 517. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Stuttgart to Bochum?
The average train trip from Stuttgart to Bochum takes 4h 20m and covers 331 km. The quickest train gets you there in 3h 7m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Stuttgart to Bochum route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 19 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Stuttgart to Bochum?
The earliest train from Stuttgart to Bochum departs at 6:05am. The latest train departs at 8:49pm.
What is the best train operator from Stuttgart to Bochum?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Stuttgart to Bochum?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.9.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Stuttgart to Bochum?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Stuttgart to Bochum?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Stuttgart to Bochum was searched and found on Oct 9, 2026 with a price of PEN 245To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Stuttgart to Bochum, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from PEN 245 to PEN 730 for a train ticket from Stuttgart to Bochum based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at PEN 245 which is on 2026-10-09.
