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Bocholt - Essen Train Timetable

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Trip Summary

There is usually just one train option from Bocholt to Essen per day. The average train journey from Bocholt to Essen takes 3 hours and 4 minutes, though some trains might be a few minutes slower or faster.

Distance31 mi (51 km)
Fastest train3h 4m
Lowest price€27.04
Most frequent serviceDeutsche Bahn
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Which train should you take from Bocholt to Essen?

Deutsche Bahn is the one and only train line which connects Bocholt to Essen. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Deutsche Bahn13h 4m€27.04

Frequently Asked Questions

While the train is the main method of transportation from Bocholt to Essen, it will only take you part of the way there. Please note that part of your trip will be on a different vehicle, most commonly a bus or express shuttle.

The distance between Bocholt and Essen is approximately 31 miles, or 51 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 3 hours and 4 minutes,

Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.

On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Bocholt to Essen on Sunday. Tickets for Sunday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Sunday. Sunday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.

Most days, there is only one train which leaves Bocholt at 19:00 and arrives in Essen around 3 hours later.

Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. However, it is not a direct train. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your carry-on luggage with you when you transfer trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Essen to Bocholt.

City Information

Station Information

Where is the train station in Bocholt?

Main departure station: Hindenburgstraße 8

There is one train station in Bocholt.

All train stations in Bocholt:

  • Hindenburgstraße 8

Where is the train station in Essen?

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Main arrival station: Train Station

Essen Hauptbahnhof is the central railway station in Essen in Western Germany. The station has been rebuilt numerous times due to damage from the Second World War and other structural issues, and now over 400 trains serve the station daily. In addition, long-distance Deutsche Bahn ICE trains run regularly to destinations including Berlin, Cologne, Stuttgart, and Vienna. Regional trains travel cities such as Aachen, Dusseldorf, Wuppertal, and Munster. Inside the station are a variety of shops, restaurants and bakeries, banks, a pharmacy, ticket offices, and information desks. The station is in the centre of Essen, so there are hotels, restaurants, and attractions a short walk away.

Train stations in Essen:

  • Train Station

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