The average train between Calais and Nijmegen takes 8h 47m and the fastest train takes 5h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais 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 Calais and Nijmegen. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Nijmegen at 10:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Calais Frethun and take an average of 8h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





6h 38m • 5 changes




5h 48m • 5 changesArrives next day





15h 37m • 5 changes




5h 48m • 5 changes




5h 48m • 5 changesArrives next day





15h 37m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Calais 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 Calais to Nijmegen. However, there are services departing from Calais station and arriving at Nijmegen station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
Calais to Nijmegen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Frethun station.
Calais to Nijmegen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nijmegen station.
Book your Calais to Nijmegen train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and 2 other operators.
The distance between Calais and Nijmegen is 294.4 km. The road distance is 404 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Nijmegen via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Anvers-Central, and Breda in around 5h 54m.