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Basel to Nijmegen trains

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The average train between Basel and Nijmegen takes 6h 10m and the fastest train takes 5h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel 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.

6h 10m
Duration
667 km
Distance
€163
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Mannheim

best
  1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 12 / ...
  2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Düsseldorf Hbftrain train 47 / ...
  3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain train 78 / ...
5h 57m
€92–262

Basel to Nijmegen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Basel and Nijmegen. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Nijmegen at 10:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 6h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 51m • 3 changes

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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 36m • 3 changes
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  • Distance: 667 km
  • Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Nijmegen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Nijmegen via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Düsseldorf Hbf, and Arnhem Centraal in around 5h 57m.

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