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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hamburg to Nijmegen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Nijmegen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, while a train costs an average of $77.
Distance: 211 miles (340 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$77 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $91 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 1m Average total duration Fastest 4h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 52m Average total duration 7h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Hamburg to Nijmegen:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Nijmegen costing on average $77 (€63).
A bus is $627 (€512) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Nijmegen costing on average $679 (€555).
Other travel options to Nijmegen take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 1m.
Bus takes on average 8h 21m.
The journey is about 45m faster (4h 31m by train vs 5h 16m by car) and roughly $14 (€11) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($77 (€63) vs $91 (€74)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Hamburg to Nijmegen
How to get from Hamburg to Nijmegen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hamburg to Nijmegen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus3:30 PM8h29Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof11:59 PMNijmegen, Tunnelweg$241One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus3:30 PM8h29Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof11:59 PMNijmegen, Tunnelweg$241One-way1 transfer
Fastest
EW90398:45 PM0h55Hamburg Airport9:40 PMDusseldorf Airport$761One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICE 201 · ICE 144 · IC 365712:45 PM4h50Hamburg Hbf5:35 PMNijmegen station$1371One-way2 transfers
ICE 613 · IC 2205 · ICE 122 · IC 30631:45 PM5h02Hamburg Hbf6:47 PMNijmegen station$1391One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus7:30 AM9h55Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof5:25 PMNijmegen, Tunnelweg$241One-way1 transfer
FlixTrain+
FlixBus5:01 PM6h58Hamburg Harburg11:59 PMNijmegen, Tunnelweg$451One-way1 transfer
FlixTrain+
FlixBus4:50 PM7h09Hamburg Hbf11:59 PMNijmegen, Tunnelweg$451One-way1 transfer
LH7 · LH99210:00 AM4h00Hamburg Airport2:00 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$3131One-way1 transfer
LH4225+
LH10026:00 PM4h00Hamburg Airport10:00 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$3131One-way1 transfer
LH31 · LH9886:30 AM4h05Hamburg Airport10:35 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$3131One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Nijmegen:
A bus is $77 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Nijmegen costing on average $130 (€106).
A bus is $627 (€512) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Nijmegen costing on average $679 (€555).
Other travel options to Nijmegen take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 56m.
Bus takes on average 8h 21m.
- Around 56 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg and Nijmegen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
- Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Nijmegen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Nijmegen, Tunnelweg.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Nijmegen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Nijmegen by train.
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