The average train between Basel and Nijmegen takes 8h and the fastest train takes 7h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Nijmegen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Basel and Nijmegen. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Nijmegen at 8:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 8h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Basel to Nijmegen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Nijmegen. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Nijmegen station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
Basel to Nijmegen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.
Basel to Nijmegen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.
Book your Basel to Nijmegen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Basel and Nijmegen is 492.1 km. The road distance is 669 km.
You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Nijmegen via Frankfurt and Arnhem Centraal in around 6h 22m.