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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Ghent to Nijmegen
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£33
Fastest journey
3 h 16 m
Average duration
3 h 16 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
172 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ghent to Nijmegen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ghent to Nijmegen will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
Of the 3 trains that leave Ghent for Nijmegen every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 172 km distance in an average of 3 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 16 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
9:273h16Ghent12:43Nijmegen£241One-way0 changes- 8:273h16Ghent11:43Nijmegen£341One-way0 changes
- 10:273h16Ghent13:43Nijmegen£401One-way0 changes
- 9:273h16Ghent12:43Nijmegen£241One-way0 changes
- 8:273h16Ghent11:43Nijmegen£341One-way0 changes
- 10:273h16Ghent13:43Nijmegen£401One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Ghent to Nijmegen
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Ghent to Nijmegen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 172 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£32 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ghent to Nijmegen
Belgium
Netherlands
Trains from Ghent to Nijmegen run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 23:43. The fastest train covers the 172 km distance in 3h 16m.
Distance 172 km |
Average train duration 2h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 16m |
First train 0:20 |
Last train 23:43 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Wed |
Train companies: NS International | IC Brussel, SNCB from Ghent to Nijmegen trainsNS International | IC Brussel, SNCB trains will get you between Ghent and Nijmegen from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Ghent to Nijmegen train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ghent to Nijmegen by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Nijmegen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Ghent and Nijmegen
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Koningin Maria Hendrikaplein.
- De Graslei
- Restaurant Patrick Foley's
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- NH Gent Sint Pieters
- Hotel Carlton
- Astoria Hotel Gent
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for international and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platform 7-12 for regional and local trains
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 4
- Bus: Several lines available
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Kasteellaan.
- De Graslei
- Amadeus Ghent 1
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Adagio Access Gent Centrum Dampoort
- Hotel Cathedral
- Ibis Gent Centrum St-Baafs Kathedraal
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Antwerp, Brussels, and local destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 4
DiningATMAccessibilityWCBike ParkingBike RentalWifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Stationsplein.
- Restaurant Wally
- De Hemel
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.70
- Hotel Credible
- Hotel Oranjestaete
- Mercure Hotel Nijmegen Centre
- Located in the main hall
- 4,000 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to Germany, Belgium, and regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Intercity and Sprinter services
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