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How to get fromCologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Nijmegenby train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Nijmegen by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain train 78
    2h 55m
    €23–147

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Essen central train stationbus bus FlixBus N710 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Nijmegen Centraal Stationbus bus 037
    4h 10m
    €14–28

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Cologne Bonn-CGN to Nijmegenrideshare rideshare 162.4 km
    1h 39m

  4. Drive 162.4 km

    1. Drive from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Nijmegencar car 162.4 km
    1h 39m
    €29–42

  5. Train via Venlo

    1. Take the train from Koeln/Bonn Flughafen to Neuss Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Neuss Hbf to Venlotrain train
    3. Take the train from Venlo to Nijmegentrain train
    3h 17m

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Koeln/Bonn Flughafen to Duesseldorf-Bilktrain train Re
    2. Take the train from D-Bilk S to Kleve Bahnhoftrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kleve Bahnhof to Nijmegen Centraal Stationbus bus
    3h 36m

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Nijmegen by train

Calendar120Weekly Trains
Duration2h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 195.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 55m

What companies run services between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), 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 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Nijmegen Centraal Station via Essen central train station in around 4h 10m.

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