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Nijmegen to Bochum trains

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The average train between Nijmegen and Bochum takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Nijmegen to Bochum. 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 26m
Duration
143 km
Distance
€29
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain train Ice / ...
  2. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain train Re
1h 47m
€18–51

Nijmegen to Bochum train times

Trains run hourly between Nijmegen and Bochum. The earliest departure is at 12:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Nijmegen is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Bochum at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express2h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express2h 11m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express2h 11m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express2h 11m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express2h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express5h 27m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express2h 26m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express2h 26m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express2h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express6h 27m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express2h 26m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express2h 14m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express2h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express7h 14m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express2h 11m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express2h 11m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express2h 11m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 142.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 26m

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

You can take a train from Nijmegen to Bochum Hbf via Arnhem Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf in around 1h 47m.

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