What is the cheapest way to get from Nijmegen to North Rhine-Westphalia?

The cheapest way to get from Nijmegen to North Rhine-Westphalia is to train via Venlo which costs €21 - €40 and takes 3h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nijmegen to North Rhine-Westphalia?

The fastest way to get from Nijmegen to North Rhine-Westphalia is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs €25 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Nijmegen and North Rhine-Westphalia?

No, there is no direct bus from Nijmegen station to North Rhine-Westphalia. However, there are services departing from Nijmegen Centraal Station and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Südviertel, Essen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Nijmegen and North Rhine-Westphalia?

No, there is no direct train from Nijmegen to North Rhine-Westphalia. However, there are services departing from Nijmegen and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

How far is it from Nijmegen to North Rhine-Westphalia?

The distance between Nijmegen and North Rhine-Westphalia is 180 km. The road distance is 146.7 km.

How do I travel from Nijmegen to North Rhine-Westphalia without a car?

The best way to get from Nijmegen to North Rhine-Westphalia without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs €20 - €140.

How long does it take to get from Nijmegen to North Rhine-Westphalia?

It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Nijmegen to North Rhine-Westphalia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nijmegen to North Rhine-Westphalia bus from?

Nijmegen to North Rhine-Westphalia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nijmegen Centraal Station.

Where do I catch the Nijmegen to North Rhine-Westphalia train from?

Nijmegen to North Rhine-Westphalia train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Arnhem Centraal station.

Train or bus from Nijmegen to North Rhine-Westphalia?

The best way to get from Nijmegen to North Rhine-Westphalia is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs €20 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 38m.

Where does the Nijmegen to North Rhine-Westphalia bus arrive?

Nijmegen to North Rhine-Westphalia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Nijmegen to North Rhine-Westphalia train arrive?

Nijmegen to North Rhine-Westphalia train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Nijmegen to North Rhine-Westphalia?

Yes, the driving distance between Nijmegen to North Rhine-Westphalia is 147 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Nijmegen to North Rhine-Westphalia.

How do I get a train ticket from Nijmegen to North Rhine-Westphalia?

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Nijmegen to North Rhine-Westphalia - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Nijmegen to North Rhine-Westphalia by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
2h 38m
€20–134
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Essen central train stationbus 037
2. Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
3h 38m
Drive 146.7 km
1. Drive from Nijmegen to Colognecar 146.7 km
1h 28m
€26–38
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Kleve Bahnhofbus Sb58
2. Take the train from Kleve Bahnhof to Düsseldorf Hbftrain Re10
3h 10m
€28–82
Train via Venlo
1. Take the train from Nijmegen to Venlotrain Stoptrein RS11
2. Take the train from Venlo to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 24m
€22–39

Nijmegen to North Rhine-Westphalia by train

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Distance: 180.2 km
Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Nijmegen, Netherlands and North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €18–40 and the journey takes 1h 44m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Köln Neumarkt via Essen central train station, Südviertel, Essen, Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis, and Köln Ehrenfeld Venloer Str./Gürtel in around 3h 38m.

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