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Nijmegen to Bochum trains

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The average train between Nijmegen and Bochum takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. The train service runs several times per day 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 23m
Duration
151 km
Distance
€26
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Nijmegen to Bochum train times

Trains run every 3 hours 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 1:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express1h 49m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express2h 34m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express2h 34m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express2h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express1h 49m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express1h 49m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express2h 37m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express7h 37m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express1h 49m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express2h 34m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express1h 49m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 151.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 23m

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

You can take a train from Nijmegen to Bochum Hbf via Arnhem Centraal and Duisburg Hbf in around 2h 2m.

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