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How to get fromNijmegen to Bochumby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Nijmegen to Bochum by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Essen central train stationbus bus 037
    1h 53m
    €11–27
  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain train Ice / ...
    2. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain train Re
    1h 57m
    €17–52
  3. Drive  126.7 km

    1. Drive from Nijmegen to Bochumcar car 126.7 km
    1h 20m
    €24–34

Nijmegen to Bochum by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration1h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket€11Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Nijmegen, Netherlands and Bochum, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Essen central train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €9–15 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nijmegen to Bochum Hbf via Arnhem Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf in around 1h 57m.

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