How to get from Bochum to Essen by light rail and train?

From Bochum to Essen by light rail and train

To get from Bochum to Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 light rail lines and one train line: take the 302 light rail from Bochum Mettestr. station to Bochum Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE6 train and finally take the 107 light rail from Essen Hbf station to Essen Abzweig Katernberg station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is €5.69.

45min€5.69
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 302302
Train - RE6RE6
Light Rail - 107107
Walk to Essen
Leaves from Bochum Mettestr.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Bochum Mettestr.
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 302302
    Wait for light rail
    302
    Ge Buer Rathaus
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Bochum Hbf
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bochum Hbf - Bochum
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RE6RE6
    Wait for train
    RE6
    Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essen Hbf
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Essen Hbf
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - 107107
    Wait for light rail
    107
    Essen Hanielstr. Schleife
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Essen Abzweig Katernberg
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essen
    Walk to
    Essen
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Bochum to Essen by light rail and train via 302, RE6 (RRX) and 107

To get from Bochum to Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 light rail lines and one train line: take the 302 light rail from Bochum Mettestr. station to Bochum Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE6 (RRX) train and finally take the 107 light rail from Essen Hbf station to Essen Abzweig Katernberg station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min. The ride fare is €5.69.

44min€5.69
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 302302
Train - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
Light Rail - 107107
Walk to Essen
Leaves from Bochum Mettestr.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Bochum Mettestr.
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 302302
    Wait for light rail
    302
    Ge Buer Rathaus
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Bochum Hbf
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bochum Hbf - Bochum
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE6 (RRX)
    Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essen Hbf
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Essen Hbf
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - 107107
    Wait for light rail
    107
    Essen Hanielstr. Schleife
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Essen Abzweig Katernberg
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essen
    Walk to
    Essen
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Bochum to Essen

The distance between Bochum, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Essen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 23.96 km, which can typically be travelled in 45 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bochum to Essen by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Bochum

Bochum is located at Bochum, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Bochum Mettestr..

Bus stations close to Bochum:

  • Bochum Mettestr.
  • Bochum Altenbochum Kirche
  • Bochum, Goy

Public transit stations close to Essen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

Essen is located at Essen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Essen Abzweig Katernberg.

Bus stations close to Essen:

  • Essen Abzweig Katernberg
  • Essen Viermännerhöfe
  • Essen Zollverein Nord Bf

Related Routes

Alternative route from Bochum to Essen by light rail and train via 302, RE6 (RRX) and 107

To get from Bochum to Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 light rail lines and one train line: take the 302 light rail from Bochum Mettestr. station to Bochum Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE6 (RRX) train and finally take the 107 light rail from Essen Hbf station to Essen Abzweig Katernberg station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min. The ride fare is €5.69.

44min€5.69
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 302302
Train - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
Light Rail - 107107
Walk to Essen
Leaves from Bochum Mettestr.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Bochum Mettestr.
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 302302
    Wait for light rail
    302
    Ge Buer Rathaus
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Bochum Hbf
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bochum Hbf - Bochum
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE6 (RRX)
    Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essen Hbf
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Essen Hbf
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - 107107
    Wait for light rail
    107
    Essen Hanielstr. Schleife
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Essen Abzweig Katernberg
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essen
    Walk to
    Essen
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 45 minutes, using Light Rail line 302, Train line RE6, Light Rail line 107.

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

    The alternative route takes 44 minutes, using Light Rail line 302, Train line RE6 (RRX), Light Rail line 107.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Bochum and Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 light rail lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 45 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Bochum to Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    The 302 light rail line goes from Bochum Mettestr. station near Bochum to Ge Buer Rathaus station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line and one train line till Ge Buer Rathaus station near Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

  • How long does it take to travel from Bochum to Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by light rail and train?

    The total travel time between Bochum and Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by light rail and train is about 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Bochum to get to Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    Get on the 302 light rail from the Bochum Mettestr. station near Bochum in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Bochum and Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    Get off the light rail at the Ge Buer Rathaus station, which is closest to Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

  • How much is the total light rail and train fare from Bochum to Essen?

    The ride from Bochum to Essen costs €5.69.

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