Next departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Bochum Central Station | Sihlquai - Limmatstraße | Cheapest | |||||
 | Bochum Hbf | Zurich HB (Main Station) | Fastest | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Bochum Central Station | Sihlquai - Limmatstraße | No tags | |||||
| Bochum Hbf | Zurich HB (Main Station) | No tags | |||||
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity | Bochum Hbf | Zurich HB (Main Station) | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Bochum to Zürich
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Zürich. The journey takes about 13 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 384, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Bochum and Zürich?
Zürich
- ALimmatstrasse, 28, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
- C
Zürich Stadelhofen
Stadelhoferstrasse 8, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland - D
Zürich Oerlikon
Hofwiesenstrasse 369, 8050 Zürich, Switzerland - E
Zürich Selnau
Selnaustrasse 25, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland - F
Zürich Altstetten
Altstetterpl. 12, 8048 Zürich, Switzerland
Train Companies
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bochum to Zürich by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Bochum to Zürich?
The cheapest train tickets from Bochum to Zürich start from R 1 521. The average price for this train route is around R 1 737. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Bochum to Zürich?
The average train journey time from Bochum to Zürich is 6h 59m, covering a distance of 466 km. The quickest train can get you there in 6h 12m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Bochum to Zürich route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 9 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Bochum to Zürich?
The earliest train from Bochum to Zürich departs at 06:24. And the latest train departs at 22:48.
Which is the best train operator from Bochum to Zürich?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Bochum to Zürich?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Bochum to Zürich?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Bochum to Zürich?
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 Bochum to Zürich was searched and found on 24 Dec 2025 with a price of R 2 515To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Bochum to Zürich as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 2 515 to R 3 888 for a train ticket from Bochum to Zürich based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 2 515, which is on 2025-12-24.
