The average train between Nijmegen and Basel takes 7h 7m and the fastest train takes 6h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Nijmegen to Basel. 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 4 times a day between Nijmegen and Basel. The earliest departure is at 12:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Nijmegen is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Basel at 6:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 7h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Nijmegen to Basel? 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 Nijmegen to Basel. However, there are services departing from Nijmegen station and arriving at Basel station via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
Nijmegen to Basel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Arnhem Centraal station.
Nijmegen to Basel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.
Book your Nijmegen to Basel train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Nijmegen and Basel is 492.1 km. The road distance is 687 km.
You can take a train from Nijmegen to Basel Bad Bf via Arnhem Centraal, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 7h 21m.