The average train between Bochum and Essen Messe Ost/Gruga takes 28 min and the fastest train takes 20 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Bochum to Essen Messe Ost/Gruga. 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 20 minutes between Bochum and Essen Messe Ost/Gruga. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bochum is at 5:55 PM which arrives into Essen Messe Ost/Gruga at 6:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Essen Hbf and take an average of 28 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

30 min • 1 change

26 min • 1 change

22 min • 1 change

29 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Bochum to Essen Messe Ost/Gruga. However, there are services departing from Bochum station and arriving at Essen Messe Ost/Gruga station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28 min.
Bochum to Essen Messe Ost/Gruga train services, operated by National Express, depart from Bochum Hbf station.
Bochum to Essen Messe Ost/Gruga train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Essen Messe Ost/Gruga station.
The distance between Bochum and Essen Messe Ost/Gruga is 16.1 km. The road distance is 19 km.
You can take a vehicle from Bochum Rathaus to Essen Messe Ost/Gruga via Gelsenkirchen Hbf and Essen Florastr. in around 1h 33m.