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How to get fromCalais to Nijmegenby train (TGV, Eurostar), train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Nijmegen by train (TGV, Eurostar), train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Brussels

    best
    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Anvers-Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Bredatrain train Ec / ...
    5. Take the train from Breda to Nijmegentrain train
    5h 37m
    €70–158

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Lille to Nijmegen Centraal Stationbus bus 822 / ...
    8h 8m
    €41–67

  3. Drive  345.6 km

    1. Drive from Calais to Nijmegencar car 345.6 km
    3h 38m
    €64–92

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Centraltrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Bredatrain train Ec / ...
    4. Take the train from Breda to Nijmegentrain train
    6h 14m
    €56–105

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Centraltrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Bredatrain train Ec / ...
    4. Take the train from Breda to Nijmegentrain train
    6h 26m
    €56–105

Calais to Nijmegen by train and foot

Calendar160Weekly Services
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket€70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 398.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Calais, France and Nijmegen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Nijmegen via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Anvers-Central, and Breda in around 5h 37m.

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