The train between Bocholt and Essen takes 1h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Bocholt to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bocholt and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bocholt is at 8:16 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bocholt to Essen. However, there are services departing from Bocholt station and arriving at Essen station via Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.
Bocholt to Essen train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, depart from Bocholt station.
Bocholt to Essen train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Bocholt to Essen train tickets online with VIAS Rail GmbH and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Bocholt and Essen is 50.6 km. The road distance is 64 km.
You can take a train from Bocholt to Essen Hbf via Oberhausen Hbf in around 1h 11m.