How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Nijmegen

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Nijmegen

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Nijmegen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €44, while a flight costs an average of €427.

Distance: 171 miles (276 km)

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€427

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€44

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Cheapest

€94

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€61

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5h 1m

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3h 1m

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7h 12m

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30m

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4h 9m

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3h 39m

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4h 7m

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0.8 - 1.6kg

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Nijmegen is a bus with an average price of €44.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Nijmegen:

A bus is €50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Nijmegen costing on average €94.

A bus is €383 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Nijmegen costing on average €427.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Nijmegen is by train with an average journey time of 4h 9m.

Other travel options to Nijmegen take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 1m.

Bus takes on average 7h 12m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Nijmegen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Nijmegen among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 1h 6m sooner (3h 1m by flight vs 4h 7m by car). Tickets start at around €427 compared to roughly €61 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Frankfurt am Main to Nijmegen

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Nijmegen by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Nijmegen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    10:00 AM9h05
    Frankfurt am Main
    7:05 PMNijmegen
    391One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    10:00 AM9h05
    Frankfurt am Main
    7:05 PMNijmegen
    391One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    11:20 AM6h10
    Frankfurt am Main
    5:30 PMNijmegen
    411One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    8:25 AM9h05
    Frankfurt am Main
    5:30 PMNijmegen
    511One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    9:25 AM9h05
    Frankfurt am Main
    6:30 PMNijmegen
    521One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Nijmegen

Travel to Nijmegen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Frankfurt am Main to Nijmegen.

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There are 3 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Nijmegen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Nijmegen is a bus with an average price of €44.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Nijmegen:

A bus is €50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Nijmegen costing on average €94.

A bus is €383 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Nijmegen costing on average €427.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Nijmegen is by train with an average journey time of 4h 9m.

Other travel options to Nijmegen take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 1m.

Bus takes on average 7h 12m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Nijmegen is approximately 171 miles (276 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Nijmegen is:
  • Around 38 flights per day.
  • Around 13 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Nijmegen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Nijmegen:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Nijmegen station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in Nijmegen, Tunnelweg.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Nijmegen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Eurowings, BA Cityflyer, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Air France, Air Dolomiti, Qatar Airways, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, TAP Portugal, British Airways to go to Nijmegen by flight.
  • Travel with VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn to go to Nijmegen by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Nijmegen by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Nijmegen with the following travel companies:
  • 12 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa.
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Nijmegen often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Paris, Berlin, Brussels, Düsseldorf. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Nijmegen and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Nijmegen to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Nijmegen, you can explore the iconic Waalbrug for panoramic views of the Waal River, visit the vibrant local market at Grote Markt, and enjoy a leisurely walk or picnic in the picturesque Kronenburgerpark. Attend a concert at the historic Stevenskerk or take a scenic bike ride along the Waal River. Discover Valkhof Park with its Roman ruins and the Museum Het Valkhof for Roman artifacts and modern art.
To fully experience Nijmegen, including its historical sites, vibrant city life, and natural surroundings, plan for a stay of 2 to 3 days.

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