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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oberhausen to Nijmegen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €37, while a train costs an average of €37.
Distance: 49 miles (80 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€37 Average price Cheapest | €19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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Tickets start at around €37 compared to roughly €19 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€17. The journey takes 1h 33m versus 1h 12m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Oberhausen to Nijmegen by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Oberhausen to Nijmegen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

7:50 AM 2h30 Oberhausen 10:20 AM Nijmegen €11 1 One-way 1 transfer
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7:50 AM 2h30 Oberhausen 10:20 AM Nijmegen €11 1 One-way 1 transfer
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7:50 AM 2h30 Oberhausen 10:20 AM Nijmegen €11 1 One-way 1 transfer
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- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oberhausen and Nijmegen as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Arnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek).
- Trains mostly depart from Oberhausen Hbf and arrive in Nijmegen station.
- Travel with VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn to go to Nijmegen by train.
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