The average train between Mechelen and Nijmegen takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Mechelen 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 hourly between Mechelen and Nijmegen. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mechelen is at 9:24 PM which arrives into Nijmegen at 11:53 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Mechelen to Nijmegen. However, there are services departing from Mechelen station and arriving at Nijmegen station via Breda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Mechelen to Nijmegen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Malines station.
Mechelen to Nijmegen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Nijmegen station.
Book your Mechelen to Nijmegen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Mechelen and Nijmegen is 131.7 km. The road distance is 166 km.
You can take a train from Malines to Nijmegen via Breda in around 2h 24m.