What is the best way to travel from Bochum to Essen?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Carpool and Trains to Essen from Bochum. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 1 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Essen from Bochum?
You can reach Essen with just £2 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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BlaBlaCar0h 14m018:00Bochum18:10Essen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Bochum (Germany) at 13/09/2026 18:00:00 to , Essen (Germany) arriving at 13/09/2026 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £2 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 14m
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BlaBlaCar0h 16m018:00Bochum18:20Essen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Bochum (Germany) at 13/09/2026 18:00:00 to , Essen (Germany) arriving at 13/09/2026 18:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £2 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 16m
Cheapest Carpool Sunday
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BlaBlaCar0h 22m017:20Bochum17:40Essen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Bochum (Germany) at 16/09/2026 17:20:00 to , Essen (Germany) arriving at 16/09/2026 17:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £2 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 22m
Cheapest Carpool Wednesday
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Deutsche Bahn0h 58m000:00Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport00:58EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 17/09/2026 00:00:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 17/09/2026 00:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 58m
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Deutsche Bahn0h 47m004:34Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport05:21EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 17/09/2026 04:34:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 17/09/2026 05:21:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 47m
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Deutsche Bahn0h 57m022:01Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport22:58EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 17/09/2026 22:01:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 17/09/2026 22:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 57m
Cheapest Trains Thursday
What are the fastest trips from Bochum to Essen?
You can get to Essen from Bochum in just 0h 14m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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BlaBlaCar0h 14m018:00Bochum18:10Essen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Bochum (Germany) at 13/09/2026 18:00:00 to , Essen (Germany) arriving at 13/09/2026 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £2 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 14m
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BlaBlaCar0h 16m018:00Bochum18:20Essen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Bochum (Germany) at 13/09/2026 18:00:00 to , Essen (Germany) arriving at 13/09/2026 18:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £2 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 16m
Fastest Carpool Sunday
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BlaBlaCar0h 22m017:20Bochum17:40Essen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Bochum (Germany) at 16/09/2026 17:20:00 to , Essen (Germany) arriving at 16/09/2026 17:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £2 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 22m
Fastest Carpool Wednesday
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Deutsche Bahn0h 47m004:34Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport05:21EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 17/09/2026 04:34:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 17/09/2026 05:21:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 47m
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Deutsche Bahn0h 57m022:01Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport22:58EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 17/09/2026 22:01:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 17/09/2026 22:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 57m
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Deutsche Bahn0h 58m000:00Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport00:58EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 17/09/2026 00:00:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 17/09/2026 00:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 58m
Fastest Trains Thursday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Bochum to Essen
What are the most popular stations in Bochum and Essen?
In Bochum, you will usually depart from West Train Station, Wattenscheid-Höntrop Train Station or Central Station, while in Essen you will be arriving at Central Station, Freiheit Bus Stop or Hafenstr. Bus Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Essen from Bochum? With 2 connections between 1 Carpool and Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Bochum and Essen, you can pay as low as £2 with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Carpool from BlaBlaCar: you will get to Essen in just 0h 14m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Bochum and Essen are Deutsche Bahn and BlaBlaCar, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Bochum and Essen is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Herne or to Gelsenkirchen, and look at flights from Dusseldorf Airport, and landing at Dusseldorf Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Bochum to Essen?
The most popular companies between Bochum and Essen, are Deutsche Bahn and BlaBlaCar. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn
All you need to know when you travel from Bochum to Essen
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Bochum to Essen. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Bochum to Essen
How can I reach Essen from Bochum?
Every day, there are on average 2 connections between Carpool and Train, with which you can get to Essen from Bochum.
How far is Essen from Bochum?
The distance between Bochum and Essen is 14.5 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Bochum and Essen?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 0 kgs of CO2, a train 1 kgs, a car 2 kgs, and a flight 4 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Bochum to Essen?
You can get to Essen with just £2 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
What is the fastest way to get from Bochum to Essen?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Essen in just 0h 14m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
More routes to Bochum and to Essen
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Bochum and to Essen. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
