Essen-Altenessen to Bochum Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen-Altenessen and Bochum takes 26 min and the fastest train takes 21 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

Subway, train

best

Take the subway from Essen Altenessen Bf to Essen Hbfsubway U11 / ...
Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain Re

21 min

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 12:13 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, October 21, 2026

10:37 PM → 11:13 PM
36 min • 1 change
11:07 PM → 11:31 PM
24 min • 1 change
11:37 PM → 12:13 AM
Arrives next day
36 min • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

4:22 AM → 5:02 AM
40 min • 1 change
4:42 AM → 5:13 AM
31 min • 1 change
5:02 AM → 5:33 AM
31 min • 1 change
5:22 AM → 6:02 AM
40 min • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

4:22 AM → 5:02 AM
40 min • 1 change
4:42 AM → 5:13 AM
31 min • 1 change
5:02 AM → 5:33 AM
31 min • 1 change
5:22 AM → 6:02 AM
40 min • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:37 AM → 7:02 AM
25 min • 1 change
7:07 AM → 7:32 AM
25 min • 1 change
7:37 AM → 8:02 AM
25 min • 1 change
8:07 AM → 8:31 AM
24 min • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

7:37 AM → 8:02 AM
25 min • 1 change
8:07 AM → 8:31 AM
24 min • 1 change
8:37 AM → 9:02 AM
25 min • 1 change
9:07 AM → 9:30 AM
23 min • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:22 AM → 5:02 AM
40 min • 1 change
4:42 AM → 5:13 AM
31 min • 1 change
5:02 AM → 5:33 AM
31 min • 1 change
5:22 AM → 6:02 AM
40 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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