The average train between Essen-Altenessen and Bochum takes 26 min and the fastest train takes 22 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Essen-Altenessen to Bochum. 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 15 minutes between Essen-Altenessen and Bochum. The earliest departure is at 1:22 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Essen-Altenessen is at 7:37 PM which arrives into Bochum at 8:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Essen Hbf and take an average of 26 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

24 min • 1 change

31 min • 1 change

25 min • 1 change

22 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Essen-Altenessen to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Essen-Altenessen station and arriving at Bochum station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26 min.
Essen-Altenessen to Bochum train services, operated by Ruhrbahn GmbH, depart from Essen Altenessen Bf station.
Essen-Altenessen to Bochum train services, operated by Ruhrbahn GmbH, arrive at Bochum Hbf station.
The distance between Essen-Altenessen and Bochum is 14.5 km. The road distance is 20 km.
Bogestra operates a vehicle from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Bochum Rathaus every 15 minutes. Tickets cost €1–3 and the journey takes 36 min.