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Dortmund to Nijmegen trains

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The average train between Dortmund and Nijmegen takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Dortmund 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 29m
Duration
160 km
Distance
€33
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Oberhausen Hbftrain train Re
  2. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain train 78 / ...
2h 5m
€18–77

Dortmund to Nijmegen train times

Trains run hourly between Dortmund and Nijmegen. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Nijmegen at 12:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 14m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 27m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 25m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 25m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 25m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)1h 56m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    EurobahnVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 32m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 28m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 14m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 28m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 160.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 29m

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

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Nijmegen via Oberhausen Hbf and Arnhem Centraal in around 2h 5m.

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