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Essen to Nijmegen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Nijmegen takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. The train service runs several times per day 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
3 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Oberhausen Hbftrain train Re
  2. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain train 78 / ...
  3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Nijmegentrain train
1h 46m
€13–45

Essen to Nijmegen train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Essen and Nijmegen. The earliest departure is at 1:32 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Nijmegen at 12:47 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.

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Map of how to get from Essen to Nijmegen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 126.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 13m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Nijmegen via Oberhausen Hbf and Arnhem Centraal in around 1h 46m.

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