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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain train 78 / ...
    2h 12m
    €19–61

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Velbert ZOB to Essen Hbfbus bus Sb19
    2. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Nijmegen Centraal Stationbus bus 037
    4h
    €15–26

  3. Drive  135.1 km

    1. Drive from Wuppertal to Nijmegencar car 135.1 km
    1h 39m
    €28–40

  4. Train via Venlo

    1. Take the train from Wuppertal Hbf to Venlotrain train Re13
    2. Take the train from Venlo to Nijmegentrain train Rs11
    2h 48m
    €27–39

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Wuppertal Hbf to Krefeld-Oppumtrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Krefeld Oppum Bf to Kleve Bahnhoftrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kleve Bahnhof to Nijmegen Centraal Stationbus bus
    3h 42m

Wuppertal to Nijmegen by train

Calendar363Weekly Trains
Duration2h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 167.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 12m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Arnhem Centraal every 3 hours. Tickets cost €19–40 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wuppertal Hbf to Nijmegen Centraal Station via Velbert ZOB, Essen Hbf, and Essen central train station in around 4h.

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