The cheapest and fastest trains from Arnhem to Nijmegen
Cheapest price
$4
Average price
$6
Fastest journey
9 m
Average duration
11 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
16 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Arnhem to Nijmegen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Arnhem to Nijmegen will cost around $6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $4.
Of the 5 trains that leave Arnhem for Nijmegen on Fri, Dec 19, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Dec 19 the direct trains cover the 16 km distance in an average of 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 m .
On Fri, Dec 19 the slowest trains will take 13 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.










Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Arnhem to Nijmegen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Arnhem to Nijmegen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €3, and a train costs an average of €5.
Distance: 9 miles (16 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€5 Average price | €3 Average price Cheapest |
49m Average total duration Fastest 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Arnhem to Nijmegen train times
The table below shows live departures for Arnhem to Nijmegen trains for today, Thursday, December 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3021 | 7:05 AM Arnhem station | 0h12 | 7:17 AM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7624 | 7:11 AM Arnhem station | 0h18 | 7:29 AM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3123 | 7:20 AM Arnhem station | 0h12 | 7:32 AM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3621 | 7:23 AM Arnhem station | 0h12 | 7:35 AM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
6629 | 7:27 AM Arnhem station | 0h18 | 7:45 AM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3023 | 7:35 AM Arnhem station | 0h12 | 7:47 AM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7626 | 7:41 AM Arnhem station | 0h18 | 7:59 AM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3125 | 7:50 AM Arnhem station | 0h12 | 8:02 AM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3623 | 7:53 AM Arnhem station | 0h12 | 8:05 AM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
6631 | 7:57 AM Arnhem station | 0h18 | 8:15 AM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3025 | 8:05 AM Arnhem station | 0h12 | 8:17 AM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7628 | 8:11 AM Arnhem station | 0h18 | 8:29 AM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3127 | 8:20 AM Arnhem station | 0h12 | 8:32 AM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3625 | 8:23 AM Arnhem station | 0h12 | 8:35 AM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
6633 | 8:27 AM Arnhem station | 0h18 | 8:45 AM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3027 | 8:35 AM Arnhem station | 0h12 | 8:47 AM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7630 | 8:41 AM Arnhem station | 0h18 | 8:59 AM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3129 | 8:50 AM Arnhem station | 0h12 | 9:02 AM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3627 | 8:53 AM Arnhem station | 0h12 | 9:05 AM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
6635 | 8:57 AM Arnhem station | 0h18 | 9:15 AM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3029 | 9:05 AM Arnhem station | 0h12 | 9:17 AM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7632 | 9:10 AM Arnhem station | 0h18 | 9:28 AM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3131 | 9:21 AM Arnhem station | 0h13 | 9:34 AM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3629 | 9:24 AM Arnhem station | 0h12 | 9:36 AM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
6637 | 9:27 AM Arnhem station | 0h18 | 9:45 AM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3031 | 9:35 AM Arnhem station | 0h12 | 9:47 AM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7634 | 9:41 AM Arnhem station | 0h18 | 9:59 AM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3133 | 9:50 AM Arnhem station | 0h12 | 10:02 AM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3631 | 9:53 AM Arnhem station | 0h12 | 10:05 AM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
6639 | 9:57 AM Arnhem station | 0h18 | 10:15 AM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3033 | 10:05 AM Arnhem station | 0h12 | 10:17 AM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7636 | 10:11 AM Arnhem station | 0h18 | 10:29 AM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3135 | 10:20 AM Arnhem station | 0h12 | 10:32 AM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3633 | 10:23 AM Arnhem station | 0h12 | 10:35 AM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
6641 | 10:27 AM Arnhem station | 0h18 | 10:45 AM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3035 | 10:35 AM Arnhem station | 0h12 | 10:47 AM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7638 | 10:41 AM Arnhem station | 0h18 | 10:59 AM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3137 | 10:50 AM Arnhem station | 0h12 | 11:02 AM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3635 | 10:53 AM Arnhem station | 0h12 | 11:05 AM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
6643 | 10:57 AM Arnhem station | 0h18 | 11:15 AM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3061 | 5:05 PM Arnhem station | 0h12 | 5:17 PM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7664 | 5:11 PM Arnhem station | 0h18 | 5:29 PM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3163 | 5:20 PM Arnhem station | 0h12 | 5:32 PM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3661 | 5:23 PM Arnhem station | 0h12 | 5:35 PM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
6669 | 5:27 PM Arnhem station | 0h18 | 5:45 PM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3063 | 5:35 PM Arnhem station | 0h12 | 5:47 PM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7666 | 5:41 PM Arnhem station | 0h17 | 5:58 PM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3165 | 5:50 PM Arnhem station | 0h12 | 6:02 PM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3663 | 5:53 PM Arnhem station | 0h12 | 6:05 PM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
6671 | 5:57 PM Arnhem station | 0h18 | 6:15 PM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3065 | 6:05 PM Arnhem station | 0h12 | 6:17 PM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7668 | 6:11 PM Arnhem station | 0h17 | 6:28 PM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3167 | 6:20 PM Arnhem station | 0h12 | 6:32 PM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3665 | 6:23 PM Arnhem station | 0h12 | 6:35 PM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
6673 | 6:27 PM Arnhem station | 0h18 | 6:45 PM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3067 | 6:35 PM Arnhem station | 0h12 | 6:47 PM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7670 | 6:41 PM Arnhem station | 0h17 | 6:58 PM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3169 | 6:50 PM Arnhem station | 0h12 | 7:02 PM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3667 | 6:53 PM Arnhem station | 0h12 | 7:05 PM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3069 | 7:05 PM Arnhem station | 0h12 | 7:17 PM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7672 | 7:11 PM Arnhem station | 0h17 | 7:28 PM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3171 | 7:20 PM Arnhem station | 0h12 | 7:32 PM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3669 | 7:23 PM Arnhem station | 0h12 | 7:35 PM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3071 | 7:35 PM Arnhem station | 0h12 | 7:47 PM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7674 | 7:41 PM Arnhem station | 0h17 | 7:58 PM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3173 | 7:50 PM Arnhem station | 0h12 | 8:02 PM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3671 | 7:53 PM Arnhem station | 0h12 | 8:05 PM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3073 | 8:05 PM Arnhem station | 0h12 | 8:17 PM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7676 | 8:11 PM Arnhem station | 0h17 | 8:28 PM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3175 | 8:20 PM Arnhem station | 0h12 | 8:32 PM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3673 | 8:23 PM Arnhem station | 0h12 | 8:35 PM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3075 | 8:35 PM Arnhem station | 0h12 | 8:47 PM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7678 | 8:41 PM Arnhem station | 0h17 | 8:58 PM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3177 | 8:50 PM Arnhem station | 0h12 | 9:02 PM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3675 | 8:53 PM Arnhem station | 0h12 | 9:05 PM Nijmegen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Arnhem to Nijmegen
Trains from Arnhem to Nijmegen run on average 332 times per day, taking around 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) but you can travel from only $4 (€3) by bus.
There are 281 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 9 miles (16 km) distance in 11m.
Distance 9 miles (16 km) |
Average train duration 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Trains per day 332 |
Direct trains 281 |
Fastest train 11m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Intercity, PKP Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, NS | BUS from Arnhem to Nijmegen trainsIntercity, PKP Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, NS | BUS trains will get you between Arnhem and Nijmegen from $4 (€3). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Intercity
PKP Intercity
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.
NS | BUS
FAQs: Trains from Arnhem to Nijmegen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Arnhem to Nijmegen 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Arnhem to Nijmegen
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from the main entrance.
- Restaurant Verheyden
- Dudok Arnhem
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.70
- Holiday Inn Express Arnhem
- Hotel Haarhuis
- Best Western Plus Hotel Haarhuis
- Located in the main hall
- 5,000 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for intercity trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-8 for regional trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Trolleybus: Line 1, Line 3, Line 5
- Train: NS services
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Stationsplein.
- Restaurant Wally
- De Hemel
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.70
- Hotel Credible
- Hotel Oranjestaete
- Mercure Hotel Nijmegen Centre
- Located in the main hall
- 4,000 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to Germany, Belgium, and regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Intercity and Sprinter services
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