Nijmegen to Gelsenkirchen Trains

Nijmegen to Gelsenkirchen trains

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The average train between Nijmegen and Gelsenkirchen takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Nijmegen to Gelsenkirchen. 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 14m
Duration: 128 km
Distance: €29
Average price: Hourly
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Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...

1h 29m

€15–53

Nijmegen to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run hourly between Nijmegen and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 12:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Nijmegen is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

12:28 PM → 2:28 PM
2h • 2 changes
1:28 PM → 3:28 PM
2h • 2 changes
2:13 PM → 4:19 PM
2h 6m • 2 changes
2:28 PM → 4:28 PM
2h • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

2:12 AM → 7:28 AM
5h 16m • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 9:28 AM
2h 15m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 10:28 AM
2h 3m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 11:28 AM
1h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

12:25 AM → 7:28 AM
7h 3m • 2 changes
6:28 AM → 8:28 AM
2h • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 9:28 AM
2h • 2 changes
8:28 AM → 10:28 AM
2h • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €10–20 and the journey takes 50 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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