What is the cheapest way to get from Bern to Nijmegen?

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Nijmegen is to bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 11h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bern to Nijmegen?

The fastest way to get from Bern to Nijmegen is to train and fly which takes 6h 35m and costs €150 - €430.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Nijmegen?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Nijmegen station. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Nijmegen Centraal Station via Mannheim central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Nijmegen?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Nijmegen. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Nijmegen via Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt and Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.

How far is it from Bern to Nijmegen?

The distance between Bern and Nijmegen is 774 km. The road distance is 710 km.

How do I travel from Bern to Nijmegen without a car?

The best way to get from Bern to Nijmegen without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 7h 58m and costs €120 - €600.

How long does it take to get from Bern to Nijmegen?

It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Bern to Nijmegen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Nijmegen bus from?

Bern to Nijmegen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bern station.

Where do I catch the Bern to Nijmegen train from?

Bern to Nijmegen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.

Train or bus from Bern to Nijmegen?

The best way to get from Bern to Nijmegen is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 7h 58m and costs €120 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 11h 45m.

Where does the Bern to Nijmegen bus arrive?

Bern to Nijmegen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Mannheim central bus station.

Where does the Bern to Nijmegen train arrive?

Bern to Nijmegen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Bern to Nijmegen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Nijmegen is 710 km. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Bern to Nijmegen.

How do I get a train ticket from Bern to Nijmegen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bern to Nijmegen?

Book your Bern to Nijmegen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Nijmegen?

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Bern to Nijmegen - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Bern to Nijmegen by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 47 / ...
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78 / ...
7h 58m
€126–582
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Mannheim central bus stationbus FlixBus 122 / ...
2. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Nijmegen Centraal Stationbus N94
11h 45m
€55–103
Drive 710 km
1. Drive from Bern to Nijmegencar 710 km
6h 36m
€128–185
Train to Basel, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BSL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Nijmegentrain
6h 35m
€150–422
Train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic61 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Arnhem Centraaltrain 43N
10h 45m
€158–607
Train #2
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic61 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Eindhoventrain 43N
12h 59m
€182–322
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Arnhem Centraaltrain
6h 53m
€163–376
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ZRH - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Nijmegentrain
6h 38m
€178–448
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane GVA - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Nijmegentrain
7h 51m
€156–434
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ZRH - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Bredatrain
4. Take the train from Breda to Nijmegentrain
7h 28m
€149–406
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
7h 16m
€137–445

Bern to Nijmegen by train

140Weekly Trains

7h 58mAverage Duration

€126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 773.8 km
Duration: 7h 58m

What companies run services between Bern, Switzerland and Nijmegen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Bern to Nijmegen via Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt, and Arnhem Centraal in around 7h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern to Nijmegen Centraal Station via Mannheim central bus station in around 11h 45m.

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