Essen to Nijmegen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Nijmegen takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. 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 13m
Duration: 127 km
Distance: €24
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Essen Hbf to Oberhausen Hbftrain Re
Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78 / ...

1h 40m

€14–52

Essen to Nijmegen train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Nijmegen. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Nijmegen at 12:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:09 PM → 8:50 PM
1h 41m • 2 changes
7:26 PM → 9:50 PM
2h 24m • 2 changes
8:26 PM → 10:50 PM
2h 24m • 2 changes
9:26 PM → 11:37 PM
2h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:26 AM → 7:50 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
6:26 AM → 8:50 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
7:09 AM → 9:20 AM
2h 11m • 2 changes
7:26 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:26 AM → 7:50 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
6:26 AM → 8:50 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
7:09 AM → 9:20 AM
2h 11m • 2 changes
7:26 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:26 AM → 7:50 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
6:26 AM → 8:50 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
7:09 AM → 9:20 AM
2h 11m • 2 changes
7:26 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:26 AM → 7:36 AM
2h 10m • 2 changes
6:26 AM → 8:36 AM
2h 10m • 2 changes
7:09 AM → 9:06 AM
1h 57m • 2 changes
7:26 AM → 9:36 AM
2h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:26 AM → 7:36 AM
2h 10m • 2 changes
6:26 AM → 8:36 AM
2h 10m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 8:50 AM
1h 54m • 2 changes
7:26 AM → 9:36 AM
2h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:26 AM → 7:58 AM
2h 32m • 2 changes
6:26 AM → 8:35 AM
2h 9m • 2 changes
7:26 AM → 9:32 AM
2h 6m • 2 changes
8:26 AM → 10:32 AM
2h 6m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.