The average train between Essen and Bochum takes 12 min and the fastest train takes 8 min. The train runs at least 9 times per hour from Essen to Bochum. 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 Essen and Bochum. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Bochum at 12:13 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 12 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen station and arriving at Bochum station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.
Essen to Bochum train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Bochum train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bochum Hbf station.
Book your Essen to Bochum train tickets online with National Express, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Bochum is 14.4 km. The road distance is 16 km.
National Express operates a train from Essen Hbf to Bochum Hbf every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 10 min. Three other operators also service this route.