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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

    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 Bruxelles-Midi to Bredatrain train Ec / ...
    4. Take the train from Breda to Nijmegentrain train
    6h 3m
    €64–145

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Calais Ville to Dunkerquebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lille to Nijmegen Centraal Stationbus bus 822
    9h 36m
    €38–64

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Utrechtbus bus
    3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Nijmegentrain train
    6h 49m
    €46–87

  4. Drive  345.6 km

    1. Drive from Calais to Nijmegencar car 345.6 km
    3h 38m
    €63–90

  5. Train via Antwerp

    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 39m
    €52–116

Calais to Nijmegen by train and tram

Calendar80Weekly Services
Duration6h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket€64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 405 km
  • Duration: 6h 3m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Nijmegen via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Bruxelles-Midi, and Breda in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais Ville to Nijmegen Centraal Station via Dunkerque, Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station, Lille - Europe Train Station, and Lille in around 9h 36m.

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