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

The cheapest way to get from Bonn to Nijmegen is to bus which costs €25 - €35 and takes 4h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bonn to Nijmegen is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Bonn and Nijmegen?

No, there is no direct bus from Bonn to Nijmegen station. However, there are services departing from Bonn Hbf and arriving at Nijmegen Centraal Station via Düsseldorf central bus station and Essen central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Bonn and Nijmegen?

No, there is no direct train from Bonn to Nijmegen. However, there are services departing from Bonn Hbf and arriving at Nijmegen via Köln Hbf and Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

How far is it from Bonn to Nijmegen?

The distance between Bonn and Nijmegen is 212 km. The road distance is 174.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Bonn to Nijmegen without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs €23 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Bonn to Nijmegen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bonn to Nijmegen bus from?

Bonn to Nijmegen bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Bonn Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Bonn to Nijmegen train from?

Bonn to Nijmegen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Bonn to Nijmegen?

The best way to get from Bonn to Nijmegen is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs €23 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €35 and takes 4h 16m.

Where does the Bonn to Nijmegen bus arrive?

Bonn to Nijmegen bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Dusseldorf Central Bus Station.

Where does the Bonn to Nijmegen train arrive?

Bonn to Nijmegen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Bonn to Nijmegen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bonn to Nijmegen is 174 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Bonn to Nijmegen.

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

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Bonn to Nijmegen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bonn to Nijmegen by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78
2h 59m
€23–158
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bonn Hbf to Dusseldorf Central Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Nijmegen Centraal Stationbus 037
4h 16m
€25–35
Drive 174.5 km
1. Drive from Bonn to Nijmegencar 174.5 km
1h 52m
€31–45
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain 91 / ...
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Kleve Bahnhoftrain
3. Take the bus from Kleve Bahnhof to Nijmegen Centraal Stationbus
3h 32m
€34–95
Train via Venlo
1. Take the train from Bonn Beuel Bf to MG Hbf /Europaplatztrain Rb27 / ...
2. Take the train from Venlo to Nijmegentrain Stoptrein RS11
3h 41m
€41–63

Bonn to Nijmegen by train

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Distance: 211.7 km
Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Bonn, Germany and Nijmegen, Netherlands?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraal every 4 hours. Tickets cost €29–130 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bonn Hbf to Nijmegen Centraal Station via Düsseldorf central bus station and Essen central train station in around 4h 16m.

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