- Must visit
Valkhof Museum
Museum in Valkhof Park presenting Roman finds, archaeology, and old masters. A strong introduction to Nijmegen’s long urban history.
Cheapest price on 13 Sept
£24
Average ticket price on 13 Sept
£25
Fastest journey on 13 Sept
1 h 28 m
Average journey duration on 13 Sept
1 h 36 m
Trains on 13 Sept
13
Distance
95 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rotterdam to Nijmegen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rotterdam to Nijmegen will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
To travel from Rotterdam to Nijmegen you need to make at least one change.
IC 28543 · IC 3145
IC 2043 · IC 3043
IC 28541 · IC 3143
IC 1143 · IC 3638
ICD 1832 · IC 3636
IC 28543 · IC 3043+
ICE 125
ICD 1832 · IC 3636
IC 1143 · IC 3638
IC 2043 · IC 3043
IC 28541 · IC 3143Omio 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 coach, with an average ticket price of £17 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 coach costs an average of £17, while a train costs an average of £26.
Distance: 95 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£26 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest | £19 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Nijmegen:
A coach is £9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Nijmegen costing on average £26.
Other travel options to Nijmegen take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 6m.
Tickets start at around £26 compared to roughly £19 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-6.65. The journey takes 1h 34m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Rotterdam to Nijmegen trains for today, Saturday 12 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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IC 28539 · IC 3141 | 11:19 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h43 | 13:02 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
IC 3543 · IC 2041 · IC 3041 | 11:20 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h57 | 13:17 Nijmegen station | 2 changes | |
ICD 1830 · IC 3634 | 11:23 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h30 | 12:53 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
IC 2041 · IC 3041 | 11:35 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h42 | 13:17 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
IC 2232 · IC 1141 · IC 3636 | 11:35 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h48 | 13:23 Nijmegen station | 2 changes | |
IC 3530 · SPR 6640 | 11:40 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h03 | 13:43 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
SPR 5034 · ICD 1832 · IC 3636+ ST 32247 | 11:44 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h57 | 13:41 Nijmegen Heyendaal | 3 changes | |
SPR 5034 · ICD 1832 · IC 3636 | 11:44 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h39 | 13:23 Nijmegen station | 2 changes | |
IC 1141 · IC 3636 | 11:45 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h38 | 13:23 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
IC 28541 · IC 3143 | 11:50 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h42 | 13:32 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
IC 3545 · IC 2043 · IC 3043 | 11:50 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h57 | 13:47 Nijmegen station | 2 changes | |
ICD 1832 · IC 3636 | 11:53 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h30 | 13:23 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
IC 2043 · IC 3043 | 12:05 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h42 | 13:47 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
IC 2334 · IC 1143 · IC 3638 | 12:05 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h48 | 13:53 Nijmegen station | 2 changes | |
IC 3532 · SPR 6642 | 12:10 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h03 | 14:13 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
IC 1143 · IC 3638 | 12:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h38 | 13:53 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
SPR 5036 · ICD 1834 · IC 3638 | 12:15 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h38 | 13:53 Nijmegen station | 2 changes | |
IC 28543+ ICE 125+ IC 3043 | 12:19 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h28 | 13:47 Nijmegen station | 2 changes | |
IC 28543 · IC 3145 | 12:19 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h43 | 14:02 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
IC 3547 · IC 2045 · IC 3045 | 12:20 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h57 | 14:17 Nijmegen station | 2 changes | |
ICD 1834 · IC 3638 | 12:23 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h30 | 13:53 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
IC 2045 · IC 3045 | 12:35 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h42 | 14:17 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
IC 2236 · IC 1145 · IC 3640 | 12:35 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h48 | 14:23 Nijmegen station | 2 changes | |
IC 3534 · SPR 6644 | 12:40 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h03 | 14:43 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
SPR 5038 · ICD 1836 · IC 3640 | 12:44 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h39 | 14:23 Nijmegen station | 2 changes | |
IC 1145 · IC 3640 | 12:45 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h38 | 14:23 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
IC 28545 · IC 3147 | 12:50 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h42 | 14:32 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
IC 3549 · IC 2047 · IC 3047 | 12:50 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h57 | 14:47 Nijmegen station | 2 changes | |
ICD 1836 · IC 3640 | 12:53 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h30 | 14:23 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
IC 2047 · IC 3047 | 13:05 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h42 | 14:47 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
IC 2338 · IC 1147 · IC 3642 | 13:05 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h48 | 14:53 Nijmegen station | 2 changes | |
IC 3536 · SPR 6646 | 13:10 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h03 | 15:13 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
IC 1147 · IC 3642 | 13:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h38 | 14:53 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
SPR 5040 · ICD 1838 · IC 3642 | 13:15 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h38 | 14:53 Nijmegen station | 2 changes | |
IC 28547 · IC 3149 | 13:19 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h43 | 15:02 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
IC 3551 · IC 2049 · IC 3049 | 13:20 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h57 | 15:17 Nijmegen station | 2 changes | |
ICD 1838 · IC 3642 | 13:23 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h30 | 14:53 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
IC 2049 · IC 3049 | 13:35 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h42 | 15:17 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
IC 2240 · IC 1149 · IC 3644 | 13:35 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h48 | 15:23 Nijmegen station | 2 changes | |
IC 3538 · SPR 6648 | 13:40 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h03 | 15:43 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
SPR 5042 · ICD 1840 · IC 3644 | 13:44 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h39 | 15:23 Nijmegen station | 2 changes | |
IC 1149 · IC 3644 | 13:45 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h38 | 15:23 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
IC 28549 · IC 3151 | 13:50 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h42 | 15:32 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
IC 3553 · IC 2051 · IC 3051 | 13:50 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h57 | 15:47 Nijmegen station | 2 changes | |
ICD 1840 · IC 3644 | 13:53 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h30 | 15:23 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
IC 2051 · IC 3051 | 14:05 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h42 | 15:47 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
IC 2342 · IC 1151 · IC 3646 | 14:05 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h48 | 15:53 Nijmegen station | 2 changes | |
IC 3540 · SPR 6650 | 14:10 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h03 | 16:13 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
IC 1151 · IC 3646 | 14:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h38 | 15:53 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
SPR 5044 · ICD 1842 · IC 3646 | 14:15 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h38 | 15:53 Nijmegen station | 2 changes | |
IC 28551+ ICE 127+ IC 3051 | 14:19 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h28 | 15:47 Nijmegen station | 2 changes | |
IC 28551 · IC 3153 | 14:19 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h43 | 16:02 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
IC 3555 · IC 2053 · IC 3053 | 14:20 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h57 | 16:17 Nijmegen station | 2 changes | |
ICD 1842 · IC 3646 | 14:23 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h30 | 15:53 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
IC 2053 · IC 3053 | 14:35 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h42 | 16:17 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
IC 2244 · IC 1153 · IC 3648 | 14:35 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h48 | 16:23 Nijmegen station | 2 changes | |
IC 3542 · SPR 6652 | 14:40 Rotterdam Blaak | 2h03 | 16:43 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
SPR 5046 · ICD 1844 · IC 3648 | 14:44 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h39 | 16:23 Nijmegen station | 2 changes | |
IC 1153 · IC 3648 | 14:45 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h38 | 16:23 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
IC 28553 · IC 3155 | 14:50 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h42 | 16:32 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
IC 3557 · IC 2055 · IC 3055 | 14:50 Rotterdam Blaak | 1h57 | 16:47 Nijmegen station | 2 changes | |
ICD 1844 · IC 3648 | 14:53 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h30 | 16:23 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
IC 2055 · IC 3055 | 15:05 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h42 | 16:47 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
IC 1155 · IC 3650 | 15:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h38 | 16:53 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
IC 28555 · IC 3157 | 15:19 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h43 | 17:02 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
ICD 1846 · IC 3650 | 15:23 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h30 | 16:53 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
IC 2057 · IC 3057 | 15:35 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h42 | 17:17 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
IC 1157 · IC 3652 | 15:45 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h38 | 17:23 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
IC 28557 · IC 3159 | 15:50 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h42 | 17:32 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
ICD 1848 · IC 3652 | 15:53 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h30 | 17:23 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
IC 2059 · IC 3059 | 16:05 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h42 | 17:47 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
IC 1159 · IC 3654 | 16:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h38 | 17:53 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
IC 28559 · IC 3161 | 16:19 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h43 | 18:02 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
IC 28559+ ICE 129+ IC 3059 | 16:19 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h28 | 17:47 Nijmegen station | 2 changes | |
ICD 1850 · IC 3654 | 16:23 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h30 | 17:53 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
IC 2061 · IC 3061 | 16:35 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h42 | 18:17 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
IC 1161 · IC 3656 | 16:45 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h38 | 18:23 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
IC 28561 · IC 3163 | 16:50 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h42 | 18:32 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
ICD 1852 · IC 3656 | 16:53 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h30 | 18:23 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
IC 2063 · IC 3063 | 17:05 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h42 | 18:47 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
IC 1163 · IC 3658 | 17:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h38 | 18:53 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
IC 28563 · IC 3165 | 17:19 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h43 | 19:02 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
ICD 1854 · IC 3658 | 17:23 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h30 | 18:53 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
IC 2065 · IC 3065 | 17:35 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h42 | 19:17 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
IC 1165 · IC 3660 | 17:45 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h38 | 19:23 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
IC 28565 · IC 3167 | 17:50 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h42 | 19:32 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
ICD 1856 · IC 3660 | 17:53 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h30 | 19:23 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
IC 2067 · IC 3067 | 18:05 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h42 | 19:47 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
IC 1167 · IC 3662 | 18:15 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h38 | 19:53 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
IC 28567 · IC 3169 | 18:19 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h43 | 20:02 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
IC 28567+ ICE 221+ IC 3067 | 18:19 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h28 | 19:47 Nijmegen station | 2 changes | |
ICD 1858 · IC 3662 | 18:23 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h30 | 19:53 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
IC 2069 · IC 3069 | 18:35 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h42 | 20:17 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
IC 1169 · IC 3664 | 18:45 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h38 | 20:23 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
IC 28569 · IC 3171 | 18:50 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h42 | 20:32 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
ICD 1860 · IC 3664 | 18:53 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h30 | 20:23 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
IC 2071 · IC 3071 | 19:05 Rotterdam Centraal | 1h42 | 20:47 Nijmegen station | 1 change | |
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Trains from Rotterdam to Nijmegen run on average 37 times per day, taking around 1h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 95 km distance in 1h 27m.
Distance 95 km |
Average train duration 1h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 37 |
Fastest train 1h 27m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
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Discover the best of Nijmegen — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Nijmegen trip today.
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 Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam to Nijmegen trains use the Rotterdam Centraal to Nijmegen station pair, with some services arriving at Nijmegen Heyendaal. Use this guide to compare Rotterdam and Nijmegen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Rotterdam Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Smullers, Albert Heijn to go, Starbucks, La Place, Julia's, Ekmekci, LEON, The Doner Company, StationsHuiskamer, De Broodzaak, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are aTM machines are located outside the north side entrance and south side entrance.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00. Information desks are located inside the central hall.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located at the north side of the station, next to the escalator to Platform 15. A small safe costs €6.00 and a large safe costs €9.00 for 24 hours.
Available at Rotterdam Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rotterdam Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam Centraal: Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access, personalized mobility assistance.
Nearby hotels include Rotterdam Marriott Hotel, Layin’ Rotterdam Central, Hostel Ani & Haakien.
Rotterdam Blaak 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 Fitzgerald, Markthal Rotterdam
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Rotterdam Blaak. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Rotterdam Blaak. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rotterdam Blaak: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rotterdam Blaak: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam Blaak: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Motto by Hilton Rotterdam Blaak, citizenM Rotterdam, Ibis Rotterdam City Centre.
Rotterdam Noord is 2 km from Rotterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Rotterdam Noord has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Rotterdam Noord.
Ticket office support is available at Rotterdam Noord.
Available at Rotterdam Noord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rotterdam Noord: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam Noord: Ramps.
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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