The average train between Bochum and Nijmegen takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Bochum 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 Bochum and Nijmegen. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Bochum is at 9:55 PM which arrives into Nijmegen at 12:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Duisburg Hbf and take an average of 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bochum to Nijmegen. However, there are services departing from Bochum station and arriving at Nijmegen station via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Bochum to Nijmegen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Bochum Hbf station.
Bochum to Nijmegen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.
Book your Bochum to Nijmegen train tickets online with National Express, VIAS Rail GmbH and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bochum and Nijmegen is 102.3 km. The road distance is 152 km.
You can take a train from Bochum Hbf to Nijmegen via Duisburg Hbf and Arnhem Centraal in around 2h 8m.