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

From Bochum to Essen by bus and light rail

To get from Bochum to Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), take the 302 light rail from Bochum Mettestr. station to Gelsenkirchen Hbf station. Next, take the 348 bus from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station to Essen Abzweig Katernberg station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is €5.69. The bus and light rail schedule from Bochum may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Essen on the Moovit app.

65min€5.69
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 302302
Bus - 348348
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
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gelsenkirchen Hbf
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 348348
    Wait for bus
    348
    Essen Abzweig Katernberg
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essen Abzweig Katernberg
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to Essen
    Walk to
    Essen
    10 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 18.31 km, which can typically be travelled in 65 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bochum to Essen by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Bochum to Essen

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Bochum to Essen using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Bochum) and destination (Essen), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and light rail, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and light rail schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 65 minutes, using Light Rail line 302, Bus line 348.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 5 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 Gelsenkirchen Hbf station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Gelsenkirchen Hbf 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 bus?

    The total travel time between Bochum and Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 5 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 Gelsenkirchen Hbf stop, which is closest to Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

    The ride from Bochum to Essen costs €5.69.

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