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Cologne to Nijmegen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Nijmegen takes 2h 7m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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.

2h 7m
Duration
181 km
Distance
€37
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain train 78
1h 53m
€20–61

Cologne to Nijmegen train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Nijmegen. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Nijmegen at 10:47 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 15m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)1h 58m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)1h 58m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)1h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 18m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 13m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)1h 58m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)1h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 18m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 13m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)1h 58m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)1h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 15m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)1h 58m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)1h 58m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)1h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 15m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)1h 58m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)1h 58m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)1h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 15m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Cologne to Nijmegen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 180.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 7m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraal every 2 hours. Tickets cost €29–60 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route every 3 hours.

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