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Compare train for Mechelen to Nijmegen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mechelen to Nijmegen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €34, while a bus costs an average of €34.
Distance: 82 miles (132 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€34 Average price Cheapest | €34 Average price | €32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Mechelen to Nijmegen
Compare the available ways to get from Mechelen to Nijmegen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Mechelen to Nijmegen:
A train is €1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Mechelen to Nijmegen costing on average €34.
Other travel options to Nijmegen take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 51m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (2h 11m by train vs 2h 12m by car). Tickets start at around €34 compared to roughly €32 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Mechelen to Nijmegen
How to get from Mechelen to Nijmegen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Mechelen to Nijmegen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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6:24 AM 2h19 Mechelen 8:43 AM Nijmegen €75 1 One-way 1 transfer
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6:24 AM 2h19 Mechelen 8:43 AM Nijmegen €75 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
6:24 AM 2h19 Mechelen 8:43 AM Nijmegen €75 1 One-way 1 transfer
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7:24 AM 2h19 Mechelen 9:43 AM Nijmegen €75 1 One-way 1 transfer8:24 AM 2h19 Mechelen 10:43 AM Nijmegen €75 1 One-way 1 transfer9:24 AM 2h19 Mechelen 11:43 AM Nijmegen €75 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Mechelen to Nijmegen:
A train is €1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Mechelen to Nijmegen costing on average €34.
Other travel options to Nijmegen take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 51m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mechelen and Nijmegen as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Mechelen station and arrive in Nijmegen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Zaventem, Brussels Airport Leopoldlaan (Parking P16) and arrive in Nijmegen, Tunnelweg.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Nijmegen by bus.
- Travel with NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity to go to Nijmegen by train.
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