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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen-Altenessen and Bochum takes 26 min and the fastest train takes 20 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.

26 min
Duration
20 km
Distance
Every 15 minutes
Frequency

Essen-Altenessen to Bochum train times

Trains run every 15 minutes between Essen-Altenessen and Bochum. The earliest departure is at 4:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen-Altenessen is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Bochum at 12:02 AM. 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.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Ruhrbahn GmbHNational Express25 min • 1 change
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    Ruhrbahn GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)31 min • 1 change
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    Ruhrbahn GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)28 min • 1 change
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    Ruhrbahn GmbHNational Express26 min • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Ruhrbahn GmbHNational Express40 min • 1 change
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    Ruhrbahn GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)27 min • 1 change
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    Ruhrbahn GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)27 min • 1 change
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    Ruhrbahn GmbHNational Express40 min • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Ruhrbahn GmbHNational Express40 min • 1 change
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    Ruhrbahn GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)31 min • 1 change
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    Ruhrbahn GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)27 min • 1 change
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    Ruhrbahn GmbHNational Express40 min • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Ruhrbahn GmbHNational Express25 min • 1 change
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    Ruhrbahn GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)23 min • 1 change
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    Ruhrbahn GmbHNational Express25 min • 1 change
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    Ruhrbahn GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)24 min • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Ruhrbahn GmbHNational Express25 min • 1 change
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    Ruhrbahn GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)24 min • 1 change
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    Ruhrbahn GmbHNational Express25 min • 1 change
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    Ruhrbahn GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)23 min • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Ruhrbahn GmbHNational Express40 min • 1 change
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    Ruhrbahn GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)27 min • 1 change
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    Ruhrbahn GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)27 min • 1 change
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    Ruhrbahn GmbHNational Express40 min • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Ruhrbahn GmbHNational Express40 min • 1 change
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    Ruhrbahn GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)27 min • 1 change
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    Ruhrbahn GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)27 min • 1 change
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    Ruhrbahn GmbHNational Express40 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 20.2 km
  • Duration: 26 min

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

You can take a train from Essen Altenessen Bf to Bochum West via Gelsenkirchen Hbf in around 37 min.

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