There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Bocholt by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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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 26m€19–28Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Essen to Bocholt62.2 km
1h 6m€4Bus
- Take the bus from Bottrop Hbf to Borken, Bahnhofbus Re14
3h 25mDrive 62.2 km
- Drive from Essen to Bocholtcar 62.2 km
41 min€9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Essen to Bocholttaxi 62.2 km
41 min€160–200
Essen to Bocholt by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Essen to Bocholt is to rideshare which costs €4 and takes 1h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Essen to Bocholt is to drive which takes 41 min and costs €8 - €13.
No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Bocholt. However, there are services departing from Essen Berliner Platz and arriving at Bocholt, Bahnhof via Bottrop Hbf and Borken, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Bocholt. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Bocholt via Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
The distance between Essen and Bocholt is 64 km. The road distance is 62.2 km.
The best way to get from Essen to Bocholt without a car is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs €19 - €28.
It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Essen to Bocholt, including transfers.
Essen to Bocholt bus services, operated by RheinRuhrBahn, depart from Bottrop Hbf station.
Essen to Bocholt train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.
The best way to get from Essen to Bocholt is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs €19 - €28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 25m.
What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Bocholt, Germany?
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Bocholt via Oberhausen Hbf in around 1h 26m. 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
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 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 to Bocholt bus services, operated by RheinRuhrBahn, arrive at Borken, Bahnhof station.
Essen to Bocholt train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Bocholt is 62 km. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Essen to Bocholt.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Essen and Bocholt. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.