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Compare train and bus for Nijmegen to Rotterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nijmegen to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 4m. 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 bus costs an average of €21, while a train costs an average of €27.
Distance: 59 miles (95 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€27 Average price | €21 Average price Cheapest | €22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m 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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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Nijmegen to Rotterdam
Compare the available ways to get from Nijmegen to Rotterdam, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Nijmegen to Rotterdam:
A bus is €7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nijmegen to Rotterdam costing on average €27.
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 53m.
Tickets start at around €27 compared to roughly €22 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€5. The journey takes 1h 34m versus 1h 27m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Nijmegen to Rotterdam
How to get from Nijmegen to Rotterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nijmegen to Rotterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus7:35 PM 4h45 Nijmegen, Tunnelweg 12:20 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) €22 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus7:35 PM 4h45 Nijmegen, Tunnelweg 12:20 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) €22 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
IC 3619 · ICD 18358:09 AM 1h28 Nijmegen station 9:37 AM Rotterdam Centraal €28 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
ST 32220+
IC 3126 · IC 2826 · SPR 52238:18 AM 2h02 Nijmegen Heyendaal 10:20 AM Rotterdam Blaak €27 1 One-way 3 transfers
ST 32318+
SPR 5023 · IC 2024 · IC 30248:03 AM 2h05 Nijmegen Heyendaal 10:08 AM Rotterdam Blaak €27 1 One-way 3 transfers
ST 32220+
IC 2227 · IC 31268:18 AM 2h36 Nijmegen Heyendaal 10:54 AM Rotterdam Blaak €27 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 AM 5h00 Nijmegen, Tunnelweg 11:30 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) €25 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:15 AM 5h05 Nijmegen, Tunnelweg 1:20 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) €27 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:20 AM 5h45 Nijmegen, Tunnelweg 11:05 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) €28 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Nijmegen to Rotterdam:
A bus is €7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nijmegen to Rotterdam costing on average €27.
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 53m.
- Around 20 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nijmegen and Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Nijmegen, Tunnelweg and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
- Travel with NS Domestic, NS International | IC Brussel, NS | BUS, Intercity, Intercity to go to Rotterdam by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Rotterdam by bus.
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