The average train between Nijmegen and Bochum takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. 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.
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 10:24 PM which arrives into Bochum at 1:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 49m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Nijmegen to Bochum? 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 Nijmegen to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Arnhem Centraal station and arriving at Bochum Hbf station via Duisburg Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Nijmegen to Bochum train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Arnhem Centraal station.
Nijmegen to Bochum train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bochum Hbf station.
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The distance between Nijmegen and Bochum is 102.3 km. The road distance is 127 km.
You can take a train from Nijmegen to Bochum Hbf via Arnhem Centraal and Duisburg Hbf in around 2h 2m.