- Must visit
Valkhof Museum
Museum in Valkhof Park presenting Roman finds, archaeology, and old masters. A strong introduction to Nijmegen’s long urban history.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hengelo to Nijmegen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hengelo to Nijmegen will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £29.
To travel from Hengelo to Nijmegen you need to make at least one change.

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Trains from Hengelo to Nijmegen run on average 18 times per day, taking around 1h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:36, the last at 23:25. The fastest train covers the 80 km distance in 1h 13m.
Distance 80 km |
Average train duration 1h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 18 |
Fastest train 1h 13m |
First train 5:36 |
Last train 23:25 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Hengelo to Nijmegen.
The table below shows live departures for Hengelo to Nijmegen trains for tomorrow, Saturday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 0:16 Hengelo | 7h12 | 7:28 Nijmegen | 1 change | |
![]() | 6:23 Hengelo | 1h42 | 8:05 Nijmegen | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:16 Hengelo | 1h19 | 8:35 Nijmegen | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:46 Hengelo | 1h19 | 9:05 Nijmegen | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:16 Hengelo | 1h19 | 9:35 Nijmegen | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:46 Hengelo | 1h19 | 10:05 Nijmegen | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:16 Hengelo | 1h20 | 10:36 Nijmegen | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:46 Hengelo | 1h19 | 11:05 Nijmegen | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:16 Hengelo | 1h19 | 11:35 Nijmegen | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:46 Hengelo | 1h19 | 12:05 Nijmegen | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:16 Hengelo | 1h19 | 12:35 Nijmegen | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:46 Hengelo | 1h19 | 13:05 Nijmegen | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:16 Hengelo | 1h19 | 13:35 Nijmegen | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:46 Hengelo | 1h19 | 14:05 Nijmegen | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:16 Hengelo | 1h19 | 14:35 Nijmegen | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:46 Hengelo | 1h19 | 15:05 Nijmegen | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:16 Hengelo | 1h20 | 15:36 Nijmegen | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:46 Hengelo | 1h19 | 16:05 Nijmegen | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:16 Hengelo | 1h19 | 16:35 Nijmegen | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:46 Hengelo | 1h19 | 17:05 Nijmegen | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:16 Hengelo | 1h19 | 17:35 Nijmegen | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:46 Hengelo | 1h19 | 18:05 Nijmegen | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:16 Hengelo | 1h19 | 18:35 Nijmegen | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:46 Hengelo | 1h19 | 19:05 Nijmegen | 1 change | |
![]() | 18:16 Hengelo | 1h19 | 19:35 Nijmegen | 1 change | |
![]() | 18:46 Hengelo | 1h19 | 20:05 Nijmegen | 1 change | |
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Museum in Valkhof Park presenting Roman finds, archaeology, and old masters. A strong introduction to Nijmegen’s long urban history.
Specialist museum on electronic music instruments, synthesizers, and sound culture. An unusual local favourite for music and design fans.
Contemporary art space known for changing exhibitions, talks, and experimental work. Good for visitors seeking current local and international art.
Large riverside park around castle remains and terraces above the Waal. Ideal for walks, picnics, and combining history with city views.
Popular riverside promenade on the north bank opposite the old city. Visit for broad Waal views, modern architecture, and an easy stroll.
Historic central square lined with civic buildings and terraces. A practical starting point for exploring the old centre and nearby sights.
A thin Dutch pancake served sweet or savoury. It is a long-standing favourite in Gelderland and widely eaten in Nijmegen pancake houses.
Small fluffy pancakes traditionally served with butter and icing sugar. A classic Dutch treat found at markets and cafés across Nijmegen.
Deep-fried beef ragout croquettes with a crisp crumb coating. A traditional Dutch snack commonly eaten in cafés and bars in Nijmegen.
Stylish restaurant focused on seasonal French and Dutch cooking with an intimate setting suitable for a refined dinner.
Casual local favourite for fries and Dutch snacks, ideal for trying a kroket or other classic fast-food specialities.
Historic brewery pub known for locally brewed beer, classic Dutch dishes and a lively riverside atmosphere in the centre.
Moderate for the Netherlands: hotels and dining are not cheap, but local buses, trains and casual meals are manageable for most city-break budgets.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for good restaurant service. Taxis are often rounded up. In cafés, small change or rounding up is fine.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hengelo 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.

Most Hengelo to Nijmegen trains use the Hengelo to Nijmegen station pair, with some services arriving at Nijmegen Goffert. Use this guide to compare Hengelo and Nijmegen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Hengelo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: IKEA Restaurant Hengelo, Restaurant Intenzo, Humphrey's Hengelo
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Hengelo. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Hengelo. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hengelo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hengelo: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hengelo: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Van der Valk Hotel Hengelo, City Hotel Hengelo, Stravinsky Eten · Drinken · Slapen.
Hengelo Oost is 1 km from Hengelo city centre. Public transport options include:
Hengelo Oost has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Hengelo Oost.
ATMs are available at Hengelo Oost.
Available at Hengelo Oost: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Hengelo Oost: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hengelo Oost.
Hengelo Gezondheidspark is 1 km from Hengelo city centre. Public transport options include:
Hengelo Gezondheidspark has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Hengelo Gezondheidspark.
ATMs are available at Hengelo Gezondheidspark.
Available at Hengelo Gezondheidspark: Parking.
Available at Hengelo Gezondheidspark: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hengelo Gezondheidspark.
Nijmegen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Wally, De Hemel
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Nijmegen. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Nijmegen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nijmegen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nijmegen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nijmegen: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Credible, Hotel Oranjestaete, Mercure Hotel Nijmegen Centre.
Nijmegen Heyendaal is 2 km from Nijmegen city centre. Public transport options include:
Nijmegen Heyendaal has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Nijmegen Heyendaal.
ATMs are available at Nijmegen Heyendaal.
Available at Nijmegen Heyendaal: Parking.
Available at Nijmegen Heyendaal: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nijmegen Heyendaal.
Nijmegen Goffert is 2 km from Nijmegen city centre. Public transport options include:
Nijmegen Goffert has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Nijmegen Goffert.
ATMs are available at Nijmegen Goffert.
Available at Nijmegen Goffert: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nijmegen Goffert.
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