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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Bochum is to rideshare which costs €2 and takes 32 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Bochum is to train which takes 9 min and costs €4 - €19.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Bochum?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen central train station station and arriving at Bochum central station station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Bochum?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Bochum Hbf. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from Essen to Bochum?

The distance between Essen and Bochum is 16 km. The road distance is 18 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Bochum without a car is to train which takes 9 min and costs €4 - €19.

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

The train from Essen Hbf to Bochum Hbf takes 9 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Essen to Bochum bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Bochum train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Bochum?

The best way to get from Essen to Bochum is to train which takes 9 min and costs €4 - €19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €4 - €6 and takes 25 min.

Where does the Essen to Bochum bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Bochum train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Bochum?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Bochum is 18 km. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Essen to Bochum.

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

Book your Essen to Bochum train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Bochum?

There are 2031+ hotels available in Bochum.

Can I share a ride from Essen to Bochum?

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

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain 43 / ...
9 min
€4–19
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Essen to Bochumrideshare 17.8 km
32 min
€2
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Bochum central stationbus 081 / ...
25 min
€4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Essen to Bochumtaxi 18 km
16 min
€50–65
Drive 18 km
1. Drive from Essen to Bochumcar 18 km
16 min
€3–4

Essen to Bochum by train

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Distance: 15.9 km
Duration: 9 min

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Bochum Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €7–19 and the journey takes 9 min. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Bochum central station every 3 hours. Tickets cost €4–6 and the journey takes 25 min. DB Bus also services this route once daily.

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