The average train between Budapest and Nijmegen takes 17h 15m and the fastest train takes 14h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest 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 Budapest and Nijmegen. The earliest departure is at 7:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 3:55 PM which arrives into Nijmegen at 8:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf and take an average of 17h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Nijmegen. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Nijmegen station via Muenchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 15m.
Budapest to Nijmegen train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Nijmegen train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.
Book your Budapest to Nijmegen train tickets online with Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Budapest and Nijmegen is 1,062.8 km. The road distance is 1,460 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Nijmegen via Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, and Arnhem Centraal in around 13h 45m.