What is the cheapest way to get from Bochum to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Bochum to Essen is to rideshare which costs €2 and takes 31 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Bochum to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Bochum to Essen is to train which takes 10 min and costs €4 - €19.

Is there a direct bus between Bochum and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bochum central station station and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.

Is there a direct train between Bochum and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bochum Hbf and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Bochum to Essen?

The distance between Bochum and Essen is 16 km. The road distance is 18.7 km.

How do I travel from Bochum to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Bochum to Essen without a car is to train which takes 10 min and costs €4 - €19.

How long does it take to get from Bochum to Essen?

The train from Bochum Hbf to Essen Hbf takes 10 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Bochum to Essen bus from?

Bochum to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bochum central station.

Where do I catch the Bochum to Essen train from?

Bochum to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bochum Hbf station.

Train or bus from Bochum to Essen?

The best way to get from Bochum to Essen is to train which takes 10 min and costs €4 - €19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €4 - €6 and takes 1h.

Where does the Bochum to Essen bus arrive?

Bochum to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Bochum to Essen train arrive?

Bochum to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Bochum to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bochum to Essen is 19 km. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Bochum to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Bochum to Essen?

Book your Bochum to Essen train tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bochum to Essen?

Book your Bochum to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2575+ hotels available in Essen.

Can I share a ride from Bochum to Essen?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bochum and Essen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Bochum to Essen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, taxi, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Bochum to Essen by train, bus, rideshare, taxi, or car

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Bochum to Essen by train

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Distance: 15.9 km
Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between Bochum, Germany and Essen, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Bochum Hbf to Essen Hbf every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €18–19 and the journey takes 10 min. Six other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bochum central station to Essen central train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €4–6 and the journey takes 1h. DB Bus also services this route every 3 hours.

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