The average train between Bochum and Nijmegen takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. The train service runs several times per day 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 3 times a day between Bochum and Nijmegen. The earliest departure is at 1:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Bochum is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Nijmegen at 11:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 40m • 2 changes

2h 16m • 2 changes

2h 10m • 2 changes

2h 16m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bochum 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.
No, there is no direct train from Bochum to Nijmegen. However, there are services departing from Bochum station and arriving at Nijmegen station via Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
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 Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Bochum and Nijmegen is 102.3 km. The road distance is 143 km.
You can take a train from Bochum Hbf to Nijmegen via Oberhausen Hbf and Arnhem Centraal in around 1h 59m.