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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Nijmegen takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Nijmegen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 2m
Duration
136 km
Distance
€24
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Essen to Nijmegen train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Nijmegen. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Nijmegen at 12:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Duisburg Hbf and take an average of 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 12m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 12m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)1h 38m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 12m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 12m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)1h 38m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 12m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 12m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)1h 38m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 10m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 12m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)1h 38m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 13m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 15m • 2 changes
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    National ExpressNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)1h 38m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 15m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 135.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 2m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Nijmegen, Netherlands?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Duisburg Hbf to Arnhem Centraal every 4 hours. Tickets cost €14–29 and the journey takes 1h 1m. Two other operators also service this route.

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