The average train between Bochum and Essen takes 13 min and the fastest train takes 8 min. The train runs at least 8 times per hour from Bochum 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 every 10 minutes between Bochum and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Bochum is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:07 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 13 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bochum station and arriving at Essen station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.
Bochum to Essen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Bochum Hbf station.
Bochum to Essen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Bochum to Essen train tickets online with National Express, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bochum and Essen is 14.4 km. The road distance is 16 km.
National Express operates a train from Bochum Hbf to Essen Hbf every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 11 min. Three other operators also service this route.