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How to get fromEssen-Altenessen to Bochumby subway, train, bus, taxi, car, or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Essen-Altenessen to Bochum by subway, train, bus, taxi, car, or tram

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  1. 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
    20 min

  2. Drive 18.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Essen-Altenessen to Bochumcar car 18.8 km
    19 min
    €3–4

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Essen Altenessen Bf to Essen Hbfbus bus U11 / ...
    2. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain train Re
    35 min

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Essen-Altenessen to Bochumtaxi taxi 18.8 km
    19 min
    €55–70

  5. Line 302 tram

    1. Take the tram from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Bochum Rathaustram tram 302
    48 min
    €3–12

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  • Distance: 20.2 km
  • Duration: 20 min

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

Bogestra operates a vehicle from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Bochum Rathaus every 15 minutes. Tickets cost €1–3 and the journey takes 36 min.

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