The average train between Heidelberg and Nijmegen takes 5h 12m and the fastest train takes 4h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Heidelberg 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 every 3 hours between Heidelberg and Nijmegen. The earliest departure is at 3:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Nijmegen at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 34m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg to Nijmegen. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Nijmegen station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
Heidelberg to Nijmegen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Nijmegen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.
Book your Heidelberg to Nijmegen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Heidelberg and Nijmegen is 336.7 km. The road distance is 438 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Nijmegen via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Köln Hbf, and Arnhem Centraal in around 4h 47m.