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Cologne to Nijmegen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Nijmegen takes 1h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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.

1h 59m
Duration
180 km
Distance
€37
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain train 78
1h 59m
€20–130

Cologne to Nijmegen train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Nijmegen. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Nijmegen at 10:47 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 180.5 km
  • Duration: 1h 59m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Nijmegen, Netherlands?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraal every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–130 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route every 3 hours.

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