The cheapest and fastest trains from Amsterdam Centraal to Nijmegen station
Cheapest price
$30
Average price
$31
Fastest journey
1 h 16 m
Average duration
1 h 22 m
Trains per day
138
Distance
88 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Amsterdam Centraal to Nijmegen station is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam Centraal to Nijmegen station will cost around $31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
Of the 138 trains that leave Amsterdam Centraal for Nijmegen station on Sun, Jul 05, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 05 the direct trains cover the 88 km distance in an average of 1 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 16 m .
On Sun, Jul 05 the slowest trains will take 1 h 23 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
30339:54 AM1h23Amsterdam Centraal11:17 AMNijmegen station$301One-way0 transfers
2929 · 36248:39 AM1h44Amsterdam Centraal10:23 AMNijmegen station$301One-way1 transfer
2935 · 363010:09 AM1h44Amsterdam Centraal11:53 AMNijmegen station$301One-way1 transfer
2739 · 363411:09 AM1h44Amsterdam Centraal12:53 PMNijmegen station$301One-way1 transfer
2933 · 36289:39 AM1h44Amsterdam Centraal11:23 AMNijmegen station$301One-way1 transfer
ICE 225+
IC 30278:31 AM1h16Amsterdam Centraal9:47 AMNijmegen station$311One-way1 transfer
IC 30257:54 AM1h23Amsterdam Centraal9:17 AMNijmegen station$311One-way0 transfers
IC 30278:24 AM1h23Amsterdam Centraal9:47 AMNijmegen station$311One-way0 transfers
IC 30298:54 AM1h23Amsterdam Centraal10:17 AMNijmegen station$311One-way0 transfers
IC 30319:24 AM1h23Amsterdam Centraal10:47 AMNijmegen station$311One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Amsterdam Centraal to Nijmegen station
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam Centraal to Nijmegen station among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 54 miles (88 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam Centraal to Nijmegen station:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Nijmegen station costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Nijmegen station take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 51m.
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (1h 19m by train vs 1h 26m by car). Tickets start at around $32 (€26) compared to roughly $25 (€21) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Intercity, NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Amsterdam Centraal to Nijmegen station train times
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam Centraal to Nijmegen station trains for today, Saturday, July 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 121+ IC 703019 | 6:07 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1h40 | 7:47 AM Nijmegen station | 1 transfer | |
EUR 9310+ IC 2819 · SPR 6620 | 6:10 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h33 | 8:43 AM Nijmegen station | 2 transfers | |
ECD 9516+ IC 3614 | 6:13 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1h40 | 7:53 AM Nijmegen station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1422 · IC 2819 · SPR 6620 | 6:27 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h16 | 8:43 AM Nijmegen station | 2 transfers | |
IC 700819 · IC 703123 · IC 3621+ SPR 31309 | 6:31 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h04 | 8:35 AM Nijmegen station | 3 transfers | |
IC 3025 · IC 3525 · SPR 6624 | 7:54 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1h49 | 9:43 AM Nijmegen station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 225+ IC 703027 | 8:07 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1h40 | 9:47 AM Nijmegen station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2927 · IC 3622 | 8:10 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1h43 | 9:53 AM Nijmegen station | 1 transfer | |
IC 3027 · IC 3527 · SPR 6626 | 8:24 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1h49 | 10:13 AM Nijmegen station | 2 transfers | |
IC 2929 · IC 3624 | 8:39 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1h44 | 10:23 AM Nijmegen station | 1 transfer | |
IC 3029 · IC 3529 · SPR 6628 | 8:54 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1h49 | 10:43 AM Nijmegen station | 2 transfers | |
IC 2931 · IC 3626 | 9:09 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1h44 | 10:53 AM Nijmegen station | 1 transfer | |
IC 3031 · IC 3531 · SPR 6630 | 9:24 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1h49 | 11:13 AM Nijmegen station | 2 transfers | |
IC 3933 · IC 3628 | 9:44 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1h39 | 11:23 AM Nijmegen station | 1 transfer | |
IC 3033 · IC 3533 · SPR 6632 | 9:54 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1h49 | 11:43 AM Nijmegen station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 123+ IC 703035 | 10:07 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1h40 | 11:47 AM Nijmegen station | 1 transfer | |
IC 3935 · IC 3630 | 10:14 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1h39 | 11:53 AM Nijmegen station | 1 transfer | |
IC 3035 · IC 3535 · SPR 6634 | 10:24 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1h49 | 12:13 PM Nijmegen station | 2 transfers | |
IC 3937 · IC 3632 | 10:44 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1h39 | 12:23 PM Nijmegen station | 1 transfer | |
IC 3037 · IC 3537 · SPR 6636 | 10:54 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1h49 | 12:43 PM Nijmegen station | 2 transfers | |
IC 3939 · IC 3634 | 11:14 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1h39 | 12:53 PM Nijmegen station | 1 transfer | |
IC 3039 · IC 3539 · SPR 6638 | 11:24 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1h49 | 1:13 PM Nijmegen station | 2 transfers | |
IC 3941 · IC 3636 | 11:44 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1h39 | 1:23 PM Nijmegen station | 1 transfer | |
IC 3041 · IC 3541 · SPR 6640 | 11:54 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1h49 | 1:43 PM Nijmegen station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 125+ IC 703043 | 12:07 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1h40 | 1:47 PM Nijmegen station | 1 transfer | |
IC 3943 · IC 3638 | 12:14 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1h39 | 1:53 PM Nijmegen station | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, July 5 | |||||
IC 700789+ SPR 31379+ IC 703091 | 12:00 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1h49 | 1:49 AM Nijmegen station | 2 transfers | |
789 · 3091+ RS34 | 12:00 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1h49 | 1:49 AM Nijmegen station | 2 transfers | |
IC 3091 · BSN 926289 · IC 21431 | 12:23 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h30 | 2:53 AM Nijmegen station | 2 transfers | |
IC 1591+ SPR 31381+ IC 21431 | 12:30 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h23 | 2:53 AM Nijmegen station | 2 transfers | |
1591 · 21431+ RS34 | 12:30 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h23 | 2:53 AM Nijmegen station | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Nijmegen station
Trains from Amsterdam Centraal to Nijmegen station run on average 39 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $30 (€25) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:24, the last at 23:23. The fastest train covers the 54 miles (88 km) distance in 1h 16m.
Distance 54 miles (88 km) |
Average train duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€25) |
Trains per day 39 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 1h 16m |
First train 7:24 AM |
Last train 11:23 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: Intercity, NS International | IC Brussel, Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Amsterdam Centraal to Nijmegen station trainsIntercity, NS International | IC Brussel, Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Amsterdam Centraal and Nijmegen station from $9 (€7). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Intercity
NS International | IC Brussel
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
FAQs: Trains from Amsterdam Centraal to Nijmegen station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Amsterdam Centraal to Nijmegen station by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Nijmegen station, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Amsterdam Centraal to Nijmegen station
Most Amsterdam Centraal to Nijmegen station trains use the Amsterdam Centraal to Nijmegen station pair. Use this guide to compare Amsterdam Centraal and Nijmegen station train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Amsterdam Centraal from Amsterdam city centre
Amsterdam Centraal train station facilities and services
Amsterdam Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: De Broodzaak, Kyoto Sushi & Grill, Starbucks, The Doner Company, Wagamama, Wurst & Schnitzelhaus, Smullers, Burger King, Grand Café First Class, Burgerij, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi in all station areas. ATMs are available at Amsterdam Centraal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam Centraal. Information desks are located in a small white building in front of the station's main entrance and at various points in the main passenger hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is located on the ground floor near the front entrance in the eastern walkway, near the stairs to platform 2. Open daily from 07:00 to 01:00. .
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Amsterdam Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Amsterdam Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Centraal: The station is fully accessible, including lifts to the platforms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace, Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam, Art’otel Amsterdam.
Getting to Nijmegen from Nijmegen city centre
Nijmegen train station facilities and services
Nijmegen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Wally, De Hemel
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Nijmegen. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Nijmegen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Nijmegen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Nijmegen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Nijmegen: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Credible, Hotel Oranjestaete, Mercure Hotel Nijmegen Centre.
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