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How to get from Essen to Bocholt by bus and train?

From Essen to Bocholt by bus and train

To get from Essen to Bocholt in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Essen station to Anvers-Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 16 bus from Neerpelt Station Perron 1 station to Bocholt Biotechnicum station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 27 min.

207min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 1616
Walk to Bocholt
Leaves from Essen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essen
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Nivelles
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-Central
    36 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hamont
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Neerpelt
    80 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Neerpelt Station Perron 1
    ID 406931
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Maaseik Bospoort Perron 2
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bocholt Biotechnicum
    ID 400901
    32 min
  • 9
    Walk to Bocholt
    Walk to
    Bocholt
    550 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Essen to Bocholt by bus and train via IC, IC and 196

To get from Essen to Bocholt in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Essen station to Anvers-Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 196 bus from Hasselt Station Perron 11 station to Bocholt Post station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 57 min.

297min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 196196
Walk to Bocholt
Leaves from Essen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essen
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Nivelles
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-Central
    36 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    62 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hasselt Station Perron 11
    ID 403112
    70 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 196196
    Wait for bus
    196
    Bocholt Post
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bocholt Post
    ID 400960
    84 min
  • 9
    Walk to Bocholt
    Walk to
    Bocholt
    630 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Essen to Bocholt

The distance between Essen, Belgium and Bocholt, Belgium is approximately 120.9 km, which can typically be travelled in 207 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essen to Bocholt by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Belgium – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Essen

Essen is located at Essen, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Essen Station.

Train stations close to Essen:

  • Wildert

Bus stations close to Essen:

  • Essen Station
  • Essen Sint-Antoniusstraat
  • Essen Sint-Antoniuskerk

Public transit stations close to Bocholt, Belgium

Bocholt is located at Bocholt, Belgium and the nearest public transit station is Bocholt Lindestraat.

Bus stations close to Bocholt:

  • Bocholt Lindestraat
  • Bocholt Brouwerij
  • Bocholt Post

Alternative route from Essen to Bocholt by bus and train via IC, IC and 196

To get from Essen to Bocholt in Belgium, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Essen station to Anvers-Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 196 bus from Hasselt Station Perron 11 station to Bocholt Post station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 57 min.

297min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 196196
Walk to Bocholt
Leaves from Essen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Essen
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Nivelles
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anvers-Central
    36 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Hasselt
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hasselt
    62 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hasselt Station Perron 11
    ID 403112
    70 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 196196
    Wait for bus
    196
    Bocholt Post
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bocholt Post
    ID 400960
    84 min
  • 9
    Walk to Bocholt
    Walk to
    Bocholt
    630 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Bocholt?

    The fastest way takes 207 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC, Bus line 16.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Essen to Bocholt?

    The alternative route takes 297 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC, Bus line 196.

  • Is there a direct train between Essen and Bocholt in Belgium?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 27 min.

  • Which train line goes from Essen to Bocholt in Belgium?

    The IC train line goes from Nivelles station near Essen to Anvers-Central station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Anvers-Central station near Bocholt in Belgium

  • How long does it take to travel from Essen to Bocholt in Belgium by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Essen and Bocholt in Belgium by train and bus is about 3 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Essen to get to Bocholt in Belgium?

    Get on the IC train from the Nivelles station near Essen in Belgium.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Essen and Bocholt in Belgium?

    Get off the train at the Anvers-Central stop, which is closest to Bocholt in Belgium.