The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Nijmegen takes 2h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Gelsenkirchen 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 Gelsenkirchen and Nijmegen. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 10:31 PM which arrives into Nijmegen at 12:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 2h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 19m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Gelsenkirchen 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 Gelsenkirchen to Nijmegen. However, there are services departing from Oberhausen Hbf station and arriving at Arnhem Centraal station via Arnhem Centraal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
Gelsenkirchen to Nijmegen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen to Nijmegen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.
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The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Nijmegen is 93.6 km. The road distance is 114 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraal every 4 hours. Tickets cost €16–35 and the journey takes 53 min. Two other operators also service this route.