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Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
Major museum complex with Old Masters, Magritte works, and Belgian art; one of the city’s essential cultural visits.
Cheapest price
$36
Average price
$48
Fastest journey
2 h 42 m
Average duration
2 h 43 m
Trains per day
32
Distance
152 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nijmegen to Brussels is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nijmegen to Brussels will cost around $48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.
It's difficult to get from Nijmegen to Brussels without transferring at least once.
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9224Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nijmegen to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 94 miles (152 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$48 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Nijmegen to Brussels:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nijmegen to Brussels costing on average $48 (€39).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 5m.
Tickets start at around $48 (€39) compared to roughly $43 (€35) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-4.31 (€-3.51). The journey takes 3h 5m versus 2h 37m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Nijmegen to Brussels trains for today, Tuesday, June 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:18 AM Nijmegen | 2h53 | 12:11 PM Brussels | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:18 AM Nijmegen | 2h53 | 1:11 PM Brussels | 0 transfersDirect | |
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32289 · 32211+ 2913+ 530 | 12:08 AM Nijmegen station | 8h52 | 9:00 AM Brussels-Central | 4 transfers | |
32289 · 32211+ 2913+ 530 | 12:08 AM Nijmegen station | 8h57 | 9:05 AM Brussels-Midi | 4 transfers | |
32289 · 32211+ 2913+ 530 | 12:08 AM Nijmegen station | 8h46 | 8:54 AM Brussels-North | 4 transfers | |
6691 · 6613+ 1114+ 9310 | 12:20 AM Nijmegen station | 7h46 | 8:06 AM Brussels-Midi | 3 transfers | |
6691 · 6613+ 1114+ 4529 | 12:20 AM Nijmegen station | 8h09 | 8:29 AM Brussels-North | 4 transfers | |
6691 · 6613+ 1114+ 9310 | 12:20 AM Nijmegen station | 8h07 | 8:27 AM Brussels-Central | 4 transfers | |
6627+ 2032+ 9220 | 8:18 AM Nijmegen station | 2h42 | 11:00 AM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
6627+ 9220 | 8:18 AM Nijmegen station | 2h59 | 11:17 AM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
6627+ 2032+ 9220 | 8:18 AM Nijmegen station | 2h48 | 11:06 AM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
6627+ 9220 | 8:18 AM Nijmegen station | 2h47 | 11:05 AM Brussels-North | 1 transfer | |
6627+ 2032+ 9220 | 8:18 AM Nijmegen station | 2h53 | 11:11 AM Brussels-Midi | 2 transfers | |
6627+ 9220 | 8:18 AM Nijmegen station | 2h54 | 11:12 AM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
3126+ 9528 | 8:28 AM Nijmegen station | 3h43 | 12:11 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
6631+ 9224 | 9:18 AM Nijmegen station | 2h59 | 12:17 PM Brussels-Midi | 1 transfer | |
6631+ 9224+ 2033 | 9:18 AM Nijmegen station | 2h42 | 12:00 PM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
6631+ 9224+ 2033 | 9:18 AM Nijmegen station | 2h48 | 12:06 PM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
6631+ 9224 | 9:18 AM Nijmegen station | 2h54 | 12:12 PM Brussels-Central | 1 transfer | |
6631+ 9224+ 2033 | 9:18 AM Nijmegen station | 2h53 | 12:11 PM Brussels-Midi | 2 transfers | |
6631+ 9224 | 9:18 AM Nijmegen station | 2h47 | 12:05 PM Brussels-North | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Nijmegen to Brussels run on average 20 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 94 miles (152 km) distance in 2h 53m.
Distance 94 miles (152 km) |
Average train duration 3h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 20 |
Fastest train 2h 53m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
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Major museum complex with Old Masters, Magritte works, and Belgian art; one of the city’s essential cultural visits.
Dedicated to René Magritte, with the world’s largest collection of his surrealist works in a central historic setting.
Celebrated museum in an Art Nouveau building, known for its global instrument collection and audio-guided displays.
Popular cultural hill and viewpoint linking the upper and lower city, especially photogenic at sunset.
Historic covered arcade of elegant passages, shops, and architecture, often highlighted in social media imagery.
Stylish square known for antiques, refined atmosphere, and easy access to nearby churches and museums.
Brussels classic of mussels steamed with white wine, celery, onions, or cream, served with crisp fries. It is one of the city’s most iconic comfort dishes.
Traditional Belgian beef and onion stew slowly cooked with dark beer, often slightly sweet-sour and served with fries or bread. A staple in Brussels brasseries.
Rustic mashed potatoes mixed with vegetables such as carrots, leeks, or spinach, often served with sausage or meat. The base preparation is a classic local side dish.
One of Brussels’ most famous fine-dining restaurants, celebrated for refined Belgian and French cuisine in an elegant Art Nouveau setting.
Respected restaurant specializing in carefully prepared Belgian cuisine and strong beer pairings, with a cozy, polished brasserie feel.
Well-known old-school restaurant serving generous Belgian specialties such as carbonnade, stoemp, and sausage in a rustic, bustling atmosphere.
Moderate by Western European standards. Food and transport are manageable, but central hotels cost more.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated, not required. Round up taxi fares; no tip is expected for bars or cafés.
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