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Compare train and bus for Cologne to Nijmegen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Nijmegen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 18m. 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 $14, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 78 miles (127 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$56 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Nijmegen:
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Nijmegen costing on average $56 (€45).
Other travel options to Nijmegen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 22m.
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How to get from Cologne to Nijmegen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Nijmegen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:45 AM7h20Cologne7:05 PMNijmegen$191One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
11:45 AM7h20Cologne7:05 PMNijmegen$191One-way0 transfers
Fastest
1:00 PM5h05Cologne6:05 PMNijmegen$191One-way0 transfers
Other options
2:00 PM5h05Cologne7:05 PMNijmegen$221One-way0 transfers
10:14 AM7h16Cologne5:30 PMNijmegen$461One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Nijmegen:
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Nijmegen costing on average $56 (€45).
Other travel options to Nijmegen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 22m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Nijmegen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Nijmegen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Nijmegen, Tunnelweg.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Nijmegen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Nijmegen by bus.
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