The average train between Arnhem and Ruhr takes 1h 49m and the fastest train takes 1h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Arnhem to Ruhr. 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 Arnhem and Ruhr. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arnhem is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Ruhr at 4:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Arnhem to Ruhr. However, there are services departing from Arnhem station and arriving at Ruhr station via Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
Arnhem to Ruhr train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Arnhem Centraal station.
Arnhem to Ruhr train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.
The distance between Arnhem and Ruhr is 81.2 km. The road distance is 100 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €10–21 and the journey takes 50 min. Two other operators also service this route.