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Nijmegen to Dortmund trains

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The average train between Nijmegen and Dortmund takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Nijmegen to Dortmund. 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 38m
Duration
160 km
Distance
€33
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 Dortmund Hbftrain train Re
1h 58m
€17–79

Nijmegen to Dortmund train times

Trains run hourly between Nijmegen and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 12:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Nijmegen is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 12:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 2h 38m. 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 26m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express2h 29m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express7h 29m • 2 changes

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

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 13m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express5h 41m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express2h 40m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express2h 40m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express2h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express6h 41m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express2h 40m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express2h 28m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express2h 28m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 160.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 38m

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

You can take a train from Nijmegen to Dortmund Hbf via Arnhem Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf in around 1h 58m.

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