There are 5 ways to get from Essen Hbf to Bocholt by train, bus, car, taxi, or rideshare
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Train
best- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Oberhausen Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Bocholttrain Re
1h 32m€18–23Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Essen to Bocholt62.2 km
1h 14m€4Bus
- Take the bus from Bottrop Hbf to Borken, Bahnhofbus Re14
3h 32mDrive 62.8 km
- Drive from Essen Hbf to Bocholtcar 62.8 km
42 min€10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Essen Hbf to Bocholttaxi 62.8 km
42 min€170–210
Essen Hbf to Bocholt by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Essen Hbf to Bocholt is to rideshare which costs €4 and takes 1h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Essen Hbf to Bocholt is to drive which takes 42 min and costs €9 - €14.
No, there is no direct bus from Essen Hbf to Bocholt. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Bocholt, Bahnhof via Bottrop Hbf and Borken, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Essen Hbf to Bocholt. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Bocholt via Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
The distance between Essen Hbf and Bocholt is 64 km. The road distance is 62.8 km.
The best way to get from Essen Hbf to Bocholt without a car is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs €17 - €24.
It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Essen Hbf to Bocholt, including transfers.
Essen Hbf to Bocholt bus services, operated by RheinRuhrBahn, depart from Bottrop Hbf station.
Essen Hbf to Bocholt train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.
The best way to get from Essen Hbf to Bocholt is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs €17 - €24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 32m.
What companies run services between Essen Hbf, Germany and Bocholt, Germany?
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Bocholt via Oberhausen Hbf in around 1h 32m. Alternatively, RheinRuhrBahn operates a bus from Bottrop Hbf to Borken, Bahnhof hourly, and the journey takes 1h 39m.
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Essen Hbf to Oberhausen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- 0203 6688 9477
- [email protected]
- Website
- RheinRuhrBahn
Bus from Bottrop Hbf to Borken, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- RheinRuhrBahn
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Essen to Bocholt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €4
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Essen Hbf to Bocholt bus services, operated by RheinRuhrBahn, arrive at Borken, Bahnhof station.
Essen Hbf to Bocholt train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essen Hbf to Bocholt is 63 km. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Essen Hbf to Bocholt.
There are 503+ hotels available in Bocholt.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Essen Hbf and Bocholt. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.