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

The cheapest way to get from Mechelen to Nijmegen is to bus which costs €15 - €35 and takes 3h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mechelen to Nijmegen is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs €28 - €45.

Is there a direct train between Mechelen and Nijmegen?

No, there is no direct train from Mechelen to Nijmegen. However, there are services departing from Malines and arriving at Nijmegen via Breda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.

How far is it from Mechelen to Nijmegen?

The distance between Mechelen and Nijmegen is 166 km. The road distance is 161.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Mechelen to Nijmegen without a car is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs €27 - €32.

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

It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Mechelen to Nijmegen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mechelen to Nijmegen train from?

Mechelen to Nijmegen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Malines station.

Train or bus from Mechelen to Nijmegen?

The best way to get from Mechelen to Nijmegen is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs €27 - €32. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €35 and takes 3h 44m.

Where does the Mechelen to Nijmegen train arrive?

Mechelen to Nijmegen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Breda station.

Can I drive from Mechelen to Nijmegen?

Yes, the driving distance between Mechelen to Nijmegen is 162 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Mechelen to Nijmegen.

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

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Mechelen to Nijmegen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Mechelen to Nijmegen by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Malines to BredaEc
2. Take the train from Breda to NijmegenSprinter / ...
2h 23m
€28–32
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Nijmegen Centraal Station822 / ...
3h 44m
€16–34
Drive 161.6 km
1. Drive from Mechelen to Nijmegen161.6 km
1h 55m
€29–42
Fly, train
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BRU - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Nijmegen
3h 53m
€108–364
Train via Mechelen
1. Take the train from Mechelen to BredaEuroCity / ...
2. Take the train from Breda to NijmegenSprinter / ...
2h 24m
€31–130

Mechelen to Nijmegen by train

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Distance: 166.2 km
Duration: 2h 23m

What companies run services between Mechelen, Belgium and Nijmegen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Malines to Nijmegen via Breda in around 2h 23m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Nijmegen Centraal Station twice daily. Tickets cost €12–29 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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