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Compare train and bus for Nijmegen to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nijmegen to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 22m. 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 $9, and a train costs an average of $31.
Distance: 54 miles (88 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$33 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Nijmegen to Amsterdam:
A bus is $20 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nijmegen to Amsterdam costing on average $33 (€27).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 54m.
Travel optionsfrom Nijmegen to Amsterdam
How to get from Nijmegen to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nijmegen to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:30 AM1h55Nijmegen, Tunnelweg8:25 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$131One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus6:30 AM1h55Nijmegen, Tunnelweg8:25 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IC 3142 · IC 394212:28 PM1h17Nijmegen station1:45 PMAmsterdam Centraal$311One-way1 transfer
Other options
ST 32238+
IC 3144 · IC 394412:48 PM1h27Nijmegen Heyendaal2:15 PMAmsterdam Centraal$301One-way2 transfers
ST 32236+
IC 3142 · IC 394212:18 PM1h27Nijmegen Heyendaal1:45 PMAmsterdam Centraal$301One-way2 transfers
BST 916023+
IC 30248:03 AM1h32Nijmegen Heyendaal9:35 AMAmsterdam Centraal$301One-way1 transfer
FlixBus7:35 PM1h35Nijmegen, Tunnelweg9:10 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$141One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:35 PM1h55Nijmegen, Tunnelweg9:30 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$141One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nijmegen to Amsterdam:
A bus is $20 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nijmegen to Amsterdam costing on average $33 (€27).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 54m.
- Around 140 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nijmegen and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nijmegen station and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Nijmegen Central Train Station and arrive in Amsterdam, Amstel.
- Travel with FlixBus, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Amsterdam by bus.
- Travel with NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn to go to Amsterdam by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
- 17 direct trains per day with NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Intercity.
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