The average train between Nijmegen and Calais takes 7h 59m and the fastest train takes 6h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Nijmegen to Calais. 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 4 hours between Nijmegen and Calais. The earliest departure is at 11:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nijmegen is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Calais at 9:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Breda and take an average of 7h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 13m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Nijmegen to Calais? 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 Nijmegen to Calais. However, there are services departing from Nijmegen station and arriving at Calais station via Breda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
Nijmegen to Calais train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Nijmegen station.
Nijmegen to Calais train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Calais Ville station.
Book your Nijmegen to Calais train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Nijmegen and Calais is 294.4 km. The road distance is 380 km.
You can take a train from Nijmegen to Calais Ville via Breda, Anvers-Central, and Lille Flandres in around 6h 42m.