The average train between Rotterdam and Nijmegen takes 1h 48m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam and Nijmegen. The earliest departure is at 1:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 7:53 PM which arrives into Nijmegen at 9:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 38m • 1 change

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1h 38m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Nijmegen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Nijmegen station via Breda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
Rotterdam to Nijmegen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Nijmegen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Nijmegen station.
Book your Rotterdam to Nijmegen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Rotterdam and Nijmegen is 94.7 km. The road distance is 133 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Nijmegen via Breda in around 1h 51m.