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Essen to Nijmegen Train Schedule
Trip Summary
There is usually just one train option from Essen to Nijmegen per day. The average train journey from Essen to Nijmegen takes 2 hours and 40 minutes, though some trains might be a few minutes slower or faster.
| Distance | 56 mi (90 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 40m |
| Lowest price | £9.41 |
| Most frequent service | FlixTrain |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Essen to Nijmegen?
FlixTrain is the one and only train line which connects Essen to Nijmegen. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixTrain | 1 | 2h 40m | £9.41 |
Part of the FlixBus family, FlixTrain launched in 2018 to offer affordable and sustainable train travel in Germany. Its trains provide Wi-Fi, power outlets, air conditioning, onboard restrooms, and access to an entertainment portal full of movies, games, and music. In addition, each passenger gets a guaranteed seat, so you don't have to worry about standing in any aisles. FlixTrain operates 1 daily trips to Nijmegen from Essen. The train usually departs from Essen Hbf in Essen and arrives at Tunnelweg (s102) in Nijmegen after about 2 hours and 40 minutes.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Essen to Nijmegen
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Essen to Nijmegen on Sunday. Tickets for Sunday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Sunday. Sunday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Essen at 6:00pm and arrives in Nijmegen around 2 hours later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. However, it is not a direct train. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your carry-on luggage with you when you transfer trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Nijmegen to Essen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Essen?
Main departure station: Essen Hbf
There is one train station in Essen.
All train stations in Essen:
Essen Hbf
Where is the train station in Nijmegen?
Main arrival station: Tunnelweg (s102)
Nijmegen has one train station.
All train stations in Nijmegen:
Tunnelweg (s102)
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