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

Essen-Altenessen to Bochum train times

Trains run every 15 minutes between Essen-Altenessen and Bochum. The earliest departure is at 12:37 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Essen-Altenessen is at 9:07 PM which arrives into Bochum at 9:28 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.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Ruhrbahn GmbHNational Express25 min • 1 change

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    Ruhrbahn GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)28 min • 1 change

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    Ruhrbahn GmbHNational Express23 min • 1 change

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    Ruhrbahn GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)25 min • 1 change
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  • Distance: 20.2 km
  • Duration: 26 min

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

Bogestra operates a vehicle from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Bochum Rathaus every 10 minutes. Tickets cost €1–3 and the journey takes 34 min.

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