What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Nijmegen?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Nijmegen is to train and bus via Viersen which costs €20 - €45 and takes 3h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Nijmegen?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Nijmegen is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs €26 - €40.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Nijmegen?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Nijmegen. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Nijmegen via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

How far is it from Cologne to Nijmegen?

The distance between Cologne and Nijmegen is 181 km. The road distance is 147.6 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Nijmegen without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Nijmegen without a car is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs €30 - €95.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Nijmegen?

It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Cologne to Nijmegen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Nijmegen train from?

Cologne to Nijmegen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Where does the Cologne to Nijmegen train arrive?

Cologne to Nijmegen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Nijmegen?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Nijmegen is 148 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Cologne to Nijmegen.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Nijmegen?

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Cologne to Nijmegen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Nijmegen by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraal78 / ...
1h 59m
€32–90
Train, bus via Viersen
cheapest
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Neuss HbfRe
2. Take the bus from Mönchengladbach central train station to Nijmegen Centraal StationN94
3h 2m
€20–44
Drive 147.6 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Nijmegen147.6 km
1h 29m
€27–38
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Bilk SS11
2. Take the train from D-Bilk S to Kleve Bahnhof
3. Take the bus from Kleve Bahnhof to Nijmegen Centraal Station
3h 47m

Cologne to Nijmegen by train

131Weekly Trains

1h 59mAverage Duration

€32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 180.6 km
Duration: 1h 59m

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 3 hours. Tickets cost €28–60 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route every 3 hours.

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