The average train between Bern and Nijmegen takes 10h 42m and the fastest train takes 7h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Bern 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 5 times a day between Bern and Nijmegen. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bern is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Nijmegen at 12:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 10h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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16h 11m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Bern 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 Bern to Nijmegen. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Arnhem Centraal station via Basel SBB station and Frankfurt station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 42m.
Bern to Nijmegen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Nijmegen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.
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The distance between Bern and Nijmegen is 556.3 km. The road distance is 710 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Nijmegen via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, and Arnhem Centraal in around 8h 52m.