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.
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.


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2h 15m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Essen to Nijmegen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Essen to Nijmegen. However, there are services departing from Duisburg Hbf station and arriving at Arnhem Centraal station via Arnhem Centraal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Essen to Nijmegen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Duisburg Hbf station.
Essen to Nijmegen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.
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The distance between Essen and Nijmegen is 90.8 km. The road distance is 110 km.
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.