Nijmegen to Oberhausen by train

Travelling by train from Nijmegen to Oberhausen

Ready to travel from Nijmegen to Oberhausen by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train cost for travel between Nijmegen and Oberhausen

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is £28.50, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 10 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

• Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

• Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

• Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

• Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

• Are an even greener travel option than high speed

• Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Nijmegen to Oberhausen train schedule

• The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 00:08.

• The latest weekday train along this route departs at 22:25.

• The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 00:08.

• The latest weekend train along this route departs at 22:25.

• 70 trains run along this route each day.

• Trains leave the station every 11 minutes.

Train travel time and distance from Nijmegen to Oberhausen

Trains can complete this route in as little as 1 hour and 11 minutes. The total distance travelled is 80 kilometres.

When do tickets between Nijmegen and Oberhausen go on sale?

Travellers can book train journeys between Nijmegen and Oberhausen 10 months before the travel date. The earlier you book, the better the price. Stay informed about ticket availability by setting up a personalised booking alert with Rail Europe.

Maximising your travels to Oberhausen

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Oberhausen.