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4.6Travel Information between Essen and Bochum
 Distance | 9 miles (14 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $4 - $7 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • $4 (€4) • 9 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $4 (€4) • 9 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Take a train or bus to travel 9 miles (14 km) from Essen to Bochum. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Essen to Bochum.
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The best way to travel from Essen to Bochum is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Essen to Bochum
Travel to Bochum 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 Essen to Bochum.
There are 2 ways to get from Essen to Bochum: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Essen to Bochum is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $4 (€4) compared to other travel options to Bochum:
Taking a train costs $2 (€2) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $7 (€6).
The fastest way from Essen to Bochum is by train with an average journey time of 9 min.
There are alternative travel options to Bochum that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 20 min of travel time.
The Essen to Bochum distance is around 9 miles (14 km).
The average frequency per day from Essen to Bochum is:
- Around 5 buses per day.
- 4 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and Bochum as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Essen to Bochum:
- Trains from Essen to Bochum most often leave from Essen Hbf and arrive in Bochum Hbf.
The following travel companies offer services from Essen to Bochum:
- FlixBus can take you to Bochum by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Essen to Bochum for $7 (€6).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, National Express or VIAS Rail GmbH to go to Bochum by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixTrain Essen to Bochum tickets on Omio for $4 (€4).
Yes, there are direct services available from Essen to Bochum with the following travel companies:
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- Direct trains with Deutsche Bahn, National Express or VIAS Rail GmbH with 3 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Bochum as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Essen to Bochum.
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