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The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Nijmegen takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. 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.

2h 2m
Duration
128 km
Distance
€29
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain train 78 / ...
1h 32m
€15–53

Gelsenkirchen to Nijmegen train times

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 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    EurobahnVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 4m • 2 changes

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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    EurobahnVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 1m • 2 changes

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    EurobahnVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 1m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 1m • 2 changes

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    EurobahnVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    EurobahnVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 1m • 2 changes

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    EurobahnVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 1m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 1m • 2 changes

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    EurobahnVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    EurobahnVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 1m • 2 changes

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    EurobahnVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 1m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 1m • 2 changes

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    EurobahnVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 1m • 2 changes

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  • Distance: 128.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 2m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraal every 4 hours. Tickets cost €17–35 and the journey takes 53 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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