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

The cheapest way to get from Nijmegen to Bonn is to bus which costs €15 - €27 and takes 5h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nijmegen to Bonn is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Nijmegen and Bonn?

No, there is no direct bus from Nijmegen station to Bonn. However, there are services departing from Nijmegen Centraal Station and arriving at Bonn Markt via Essen central train station and Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Nijmegen and Bonn?

No, there is no direct train from Nijmegen to Bonn. However, there are services departing from Nijmegen and arriving at Bonn Hbf via Arnhem Centraal and Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

How far is it from Nijmegen to Bonn?

The distance between Nijmegen and Bonn is 211 km. The road distance is 174 km.

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

The best way to get from Nijmegen to Bonn without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs €25 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Nijmegen to Bonn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nijmegen to Bonn bus from?

Nijmegen to Bonn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nijmegen Centraal Station.

Where do I catch the Nijmegen to Bonn train from?

Nijmegen to Bonn train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Arnhem Centraal station.

Train or bus from Nijmegen to Bonn?

The best way to get from Nijmegen to Bonn is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs €25 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €27 and takes 5h 3m.

Where does the Nijmegen to Bonn bus arrive?

Nijmegen to Bonn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Nijmegen to Bonn train arrive?

Nijmegen to Bonn train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Nijmegen to Bonn?

Yes, the driving distance between Nijmegen to Bonn is 174 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Nijmegen to Bonn.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 11m
€25–84
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Essen central train stationbus 037
2. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus FlixBus N710 / ...
5h 3m
€16–26
Drive 174 km
1. Drive from Nijmegen to Bonncar 174 km
1h 49m
€32–47
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Kleve Bahnhofbus
2. Take the train from Kleve Bahnhof to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Bonn Hbftrain 91 / ...
3h 45m
€23–94
Train via Venlo
1. Take the train from Nijmegen to Venlotrain Stoptrein RS11
2. Take the train from Venlo to Siegburg/Bonntrain Ice
3h 46m
€23–56

Nijmegen to Bonn by train

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Distance: 211.5 km
Duration: 3h 11m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €18–35 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Bonn Markt via Essen central train station and Köln/Bonn Flughafen Terminal 2 in around 5h 3m.

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