The average train between Alicante and Nijmegen takes 36h 32m and the fastest train takes 33h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Alicante to Nijmegen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Alicante and Nijmegen. The earliest departure is at 9:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alicante is at 4:37 PM which arrives into Nijmegen at 8:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 36h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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40h 16m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Alicante to Nijmegen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Alicante to Nijmegen. However, there are services departing from Alicante station and arriving at Nijmegen station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 32m.
Alicante to Nijmegen train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
Alicante to Nijmegen train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Nijmegen station.
Book your Alicante to Nijmegen train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, TGV inOui and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Alicante and Nijmegen is 1,579.6 km. The road distance is 2,143 km.
You can take a train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Nijmegen via Barcelona-Sants, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Bruxelles-Midi, and Breda in around 19h 46m.