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There are 5 ways to get from Nijmegen to Dortmund by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Duisburg

    best
    1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain train 78 / ...
    2. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain train Re
    2h 2m
    €17–104

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Dortmund central bus stationbus bus 037
    2h 30m
    €11–19

  3. Drive  144.9 km

    1. Drive from Nijmegen to Dortmundcar car 144.9 km
    1h 26m
    €26–38

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Dortmund Hbftrain train 77
    3h 5m
    €17–104

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Emmerich Bahnhofbus bus
    2. Take the train from Emmerich to Oberhausen Hbftrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain train Re
    3h 13m
    €18–89

Nijmegen to Dortmund by train

Calendar355Weekly Trains
Duration2h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket€17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 158 km
  • Duration: 2h 2m

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 2h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Dortmund central bus station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €11–19 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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