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Compare train and bus for Rotterdam to Nijmegen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Nijmegen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 3m. 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 $23, while a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 59 miles (95 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from Rotterdam to Nijmegen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Nijmegen:
A bus is $10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Nijmegen costing on average $32.
Other travel options to Nijmegen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
Tickets start at around $32 compared to roughly $26 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$6. The journey takes 1h 33m versus 1h 26m 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.
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How to get from Rotterdam to Nijmegen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rotterdam to Nijmegen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:30 PM 5h40 Rotterdam 10:10 PM Nijmegen $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
4:30 PM 5h40 Rotterdam 10:10 PM Nijmegen $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
4:30 PM 5h40 Rotterdam 10:10 PM Nijmegen $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
4:50 PM 6h20 Rotterdam 11:10 PM Nijmegen $20 1 One-way 0 transfers2:10 PM 7h30 Rotterdam 9:40 PM Nijmegen $20 1 One-way 0 transfers5:30 PM 5h40 Rotterdam 11:10 PM Nijmegen $54 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Nijmegen:
A bus is $10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Nijmegen costing on average $32.
Other travel options to Nijmegen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
- Around 24 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam and Nijmegen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Nijmegen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Nijmegen, Tunnelweg.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Nijmegen by bus.
- Travel with NS Domestic, NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity to go to Nijmegen by train.
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