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Nijmegen to Gelsenkirchen trains

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The average train between Nijmegen and Gelsenkirchen takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. 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
€28
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain train Ice / ...
1h 30m
€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 Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)1h 30m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express2h 4m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express2h 4m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)1h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express7h 5m • 2 changes

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

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)1h 29m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express2h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHEurobahn5h 16m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHEurobahn2h 15m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHEurobahn2h 15m • 2 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHEurobahn2h 3m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 128.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 14m

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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