The average train between Essen and Nijmegen takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. There is an hourly train service from Essen 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 Essen and Nijmegen. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Nijmegen at 12:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Nijmegen. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Nijmegen station via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Essen to Nijmegen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.
Essen to Nijmegen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.
Book your Essen to Nijmegen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), VIAS Rail GmbH and 2 other operators.
The distance between Essen and Nijmegen is 90.8 km. The road distance is 127 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraal every 3 hours. Tickets cost €16–70 and the journey takes 1h. Two other operators also service this route.