The average train between Zurich and Nijmegen takes 9h 47m and the fastest train takes 7h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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 5 times a day between Zurich and Nijmegen. The earliest departure is at 7:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Nijmegen at 2:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 9h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




8h 33m • 4 changes



8h 33m • 4 changes



7h 48m • 4 changes



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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Nijmegen. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Nijmegen station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.
Zurich to Nijmegen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Nijmegen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.
Book your Zurich to Nijmegen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Zurich and Nijmegen is 534.2 km. The road distance is 759 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Nijmegen via Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Düsseldorf Hbf, and Arnhem Centraal in around 7h 26m.