The average train between Cardiff and Nijmegen takes 10h 1m and the fastest train takes 7h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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 Cardiff and Nijmegen. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Nijmegen at 1:43 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 10h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff 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 Cardiff to Nijmegen. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Nijmegen station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.
Cardiff to Nijmegen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Nijmegen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Nijmegen station.
Book your Cardiff to Nijmegen train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Nijmegen is 623.9 km. The road distance is 804 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Nijmegen via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi, and Breda in around 9h 16m.