What is the cheapest way to get from Bochum to Nijmegen?

The cheapest way to get from Bochum to Nijmegen is to bus which costs €13 - €50 and takes 2h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bochum to Nijmegen?

The fastest way to get from Bochum to Nijmegen is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs €21 - €35.

Is there a direct train between Bochum and Nijmegen?

No, there is no direct train from Bochum to Nijmegen. However, there are services departing from Bochum Hbf and arriving at Nijmegen via Oberhausen Hbf and Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.

How far is it from Bochum to Nijmegen?

The distance between Bochum and Nijmegen is 143 km. The road distance is 124.5 km.

How do I travel from Bochum to Nijmegen without a car?

The best way to get from Bochum to Nijmegen without a car is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs €29 - €95.

How long does it take to get from Bochum to Nijmegen?

It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Bochum to Nijmegen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bochum to Nijmegen train from?

Bochum to Nijmegen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Bochum Hbf station.

Train or bus from Bochum to Nijmegen?

The best way to get from Bochum to Nijmegen is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs €29 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €50 and takes 2h 40m.

Where does the Bochum to Nijmegen train arrive?

Bochum to Nijmegen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Bochum to Nijmegen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bochum to Nijmegen is 125 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Bochum to Nijmegen.

How do I get a train ticket from Bochum to Nijmegen?

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Where can I stay near Nijmegen?

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Bochum to Nijmegen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Bochum to Nijmegen by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Oberhausen HbfRe
2. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraal78 / ...
2h 4m
€29–92
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Nijmegen Centraal Station037
2h 40m
€13–46
Drive 124.5 km
1. Drive from Bochum to Nijmegen124.5 km
1h 24m
€22–32
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Oberhausen HbfRe
2. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to EmmerichRe
3. Take the bus from Emmerich, Emm Bahnhof to Nijmegen, Centraal Station58
3h 11m
€20–39
Train via Venlo
1. Take the train from Bochum Ehrenfeld to Düsseldorf HbfS1
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Venlo
3. Take the train from Venlo to Nijmegen
3h 53m
€38–50

Bochum to Nijmegen by train

301Weekly Trains

2h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 142.6 km
Duration: 2h 4m

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

You can take a train from Bochum Hbf to Nijmegen via Oberhausen Hbf and Arnhem Centraal in around 2h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Nijmegen Centraal Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost €9–27 and the journey takes 1h 30m.

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