The average train between Zurich and Nijmegen takes 9h 2m and the fastest train takes 7h 13m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Zurich and Nijmegen. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Nijmegen at 8:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 9h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Zurich 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 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 2m.
Zurich to Nijmegen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Nijmegen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.
Book your Zurich to Nijmegen train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) 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 52m.