The average train between Lyon and Nijmegen takes 10h 4m and the fastest train takes 7h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon 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 twice daily between Lyon and Nijmegen. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Nijmegen at 8:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 10h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Lyon 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 Lyon to Nijmegen. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Nijmegen station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.
Lyon to Nijmegen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Nijmegen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Nijmegen station.
Book your Lyon to Nijmegen train tickets online with TGV inOui, Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Lyon and Nijmegen is 681.6 km. The road distance is 947 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nijmegen via Bruxelles-Midi and Breda in around 7h 22m.