Bochum to Essen train

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Cheap train tickets from Bochum to Essen

Showing times and prices for Apr 03

Cheapest

4

Average

7

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bochum to Essen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

FlixTrain
07:39PMBochum0h09 07:48PMEssen
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41One-way
Flixbus
06:39PMBochum0h09 06:48PMEssen
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81One-way
Deutsche Bahn
04:30PMBochum0h08 04:38PMEssen
0 transfers
81One-way

Train schedule from Bochum to Essen

Showing trains for tomorrow, Monday, April 3
Deutsche Bahn
04:30PMBochum0h08 04:38PMEssen
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Flixbus
06:39PMBochum0h09 06:48PMEssen
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FlixTrain
07:39PMBochum0h09 07:48PMEssen
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Fastest train times from Bochum to Essen

Showing times and prices for Apr 03

Fastest Journey

8 m

Average

8 m

Trains per day

3

Distance

14 km

Of the 3 trains that leave Bochum for Essen every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Deutsche Bahn
04:30PMBochum0h08 04:38PMEssen
0 transfers
81One-way
FlixTrain
07:39PMBochum0h09 07:48PMEssen
0 transfers
41One-way
Flixbus
06:39PMBochum0h09 06:48PMEssen
0 transfers
81One-way

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Overview: Train from Bochum to Essen

distanceDistance9 miles (14 km)
durationAverage train duration8 min
priceAverage train ticket price$17 (€15)
frequencyTrain frequency136 a day
changesDirect trainYes, there are 136 direct trains a day
carriersTrain companiesFlixtrain, National Express or Deutsche Bahn

Trains from Bochum to Essen cover the 9 miles (14 km) long journey taking on average 8 min with our travel partners like Flixtrain, National Express or Deutsche Bahn. Normally, there are 136 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as $17 (€15), but the average price of train tickets is $17 (€15). Travelers depart most frequently from Bochum Hbf and arrive in Essen Hbf.

Train providers: National Express and Deutsche Bahn from Bochum to Essen trains

Travel to Essen from Bochum from $17 (€15) with Omio’s train partners National Express and Deutsche Bahn! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular route for you.

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National Express

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of train services and makes on average about 40, 000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Bochum to Essen train.

Train information from Bochum to Essen with Deutsche Bahn:

  • Average Duration: 10 min
  • Deutsche Bahn frequency: 33 a day

National Express is the leading train company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 trains a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express trains are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most trains are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Bochum - Essen train: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Bochum to Essen train information with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 11 min
  • National Express frequency: 46 a day

Travel Tips: Trains from Bochum to Essen

Travel Tips: Travel by train to Essen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bochum to Essen.
FAQs
If you’re looking to save money on tickets, you can find cheap Bochum to Essen trains for as little as $17 (€15)  in the next 7 days.
If you are looking to buy your train ticket in the next 7 days, you can expect the Bochum to Essen train to cost on average $17 (€15)  one way.
The distance to Essen from Bochum by train is approximately 9 miles (14 km).
While the time it takes to travel 9 miles (14 km) between Bochum and Essen can vary based on specific dates, weekends, and holidays, the Bochum to Essen train journey time is on average 8 min.

When departing from Bochum, you have various train station options to start your route from including Bochum Hbf, Bochum-Langendreer and Bochum-Langendreer West. When arriving in Essen, you can end your trip in train stations like Essen Hbf, Essen-Eiberg and Essen-Altenessen.

Omio customers book a train from Bochum Hbf   to Essen Hbf   most frequently for this route.

Passengers board their train most frequently from Bochum Hbf and travel around 0.8 miles (1.3 km) from the city center to this train station.

Passengers traveling this route most often arrive at Essen Hbf and need to travel approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) from the train station to the city center in Essen.

For the trip from Bochum to Essen you can take a train with Flixtrain, National Express or Deutsche Bahn. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services between Bochum and Essen on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
Yes, there are 136 direct trains per day from Bochum to Essen. You can look to travel with FlixTrain  without needing to transfer at another stop in between. Taking a direct train tends to save you time getting you to your destination, so it's worth paying attention to this when booking a ticket for this journey.
The average number of trains departing Bochum for Essen is 136 a day. The train schedules and services may vary between weekdays and weekends.
You can take the earliest train from Bochum to Essen at 10: 30 AM   or take the last train from Bochum to Essen leaving at 10: 50 PM. Look for the latest Bochum to Essen train schedules on Omio and book the best time to take the train for this trip.
You can find trains from Bochum to Essen to cost on average $17 (€15) one way if you book within the next 7 days. But we recommend buying train tickets in advance to score the best deals and save money on your route. You’ll see tickets for the Bochum to Essen train generally on sale a few months before the planned travel date.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

Bochum
Essen
Bochum Hbf is the most popular Bochum railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Bochum for your trip to Essen.
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At a Travel Center you will receive the following services with personal consultation: Tickets and reservations up to shortly before departure, season tickets and DB monthly season tickets on subscription as well as DB BahnCard related offers. Furthermore, national and international timetable and fare information is available in addition to supplementary services and offers for your rail journey.
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