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

The cheapest way to get from Nijmegen to Kerpen is to drive which costs €25 - €40 and takes 1h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nijmegen to Kerpen is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs €25 - €40.

Is there a direct train between Nijmegen and Kerpen?

No, there is no direct train from Nijmegen to Kerpen. However, there are services departing from Nijmegen and arriving at Kerpen Sindorf via Arnhem Centraal and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

How far is it from Nijmegen to Kerpen?

The distance between Nijmegen and Kerpen is 201 km. The road distance is 143.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Nijmegen to Kerpen without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs €35 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Nijmegen to Kerpen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nijmegen to Kerpen train from?

Nijmegen to Kerpen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Arnhem Centraal station.

Train or bus from Nijmegen to Kerpen?

The best way to get from Nijmegen to Kerpen is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs €35 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 976 bus, which costs and takes 4h 25m.

Where does the Nijmegen to Kerpen train arrive?

Nijmegen to Kerpen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Nijmegen to Kerpen?

Yes, the driving distance between Nijmegen to Kerpen is 143 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Nijmegen to Kerpen.

Where can I stay near Kerpen?

There are 1228+ hotels available in Kerpen.

Nijmegen to Kerpen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 976 bus, and car

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

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 Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbf78 / ...
3h 19m
€38–101
Drive 143.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Nijmegen to Kerpen143.3 km
1h 29m
€26–37
Bus, line 976 bus
1. Take the bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Mönchengladbach central train stationN94
2. Take the bus from Dormagen Bf to Frechen Rathaus
3. Take the bus from Frechen Rathaus to Kerpen Kolping-Center976 / ...
4h 25m
Train via Venlo
1. Take the train from Nijmegen to Venlo
2. Take the train from Venlo to Düsseldorf Hbf
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to HorremRe
4h 21m
€38–50
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Kleve Bahnhof
2. Take the train from Kleve Bahnhof to Düsseldorf Hbf
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to HorremRe
4h 33m

Nijmegen to Kerpen by train

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Distance: 201.4 km
Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Nijmegen, Netherlands and Kerpen, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Kerpen Kolping-Center via Mönchengladbach central train station, Mönchengladbach Hbf, Neuss Hbf, Dormagen, Dormagen Bf, and Frechen Rathaus in around 4h 25m.

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