The cheapest and fastest trains from Düsseldorf to Nijmegen
Cheapest price
€36
Average price
€42
Fastest journey
1 h 39 m
Average duration
2 h 6 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
94 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Düsseldorf to Nijmegen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Düsseldorf to Nijmegen will cost around €42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €36.
It's difficult to get from Düsseldorf to Nijmegen without transferring at least once.
RE 20070 · 22612 · 32234 · Bus 16353
VIA 20014 · VIA 21208+
IC 3135
VIA 20012 · VIA 21206+
IC 3131
ICE 220 · IC 3031
ICE 220 · IC 3031
VIA 20014 · VIA 21208+
IC 3135
VIA 20012 · VIA 21206+
IC 3131
RE 20070 · 22612 · 32234 · Bus 16353Travel Information
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Nijmegen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 94 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€36 Average price | €17 Average price Cheapest |
2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Düsseldorf to Nijmegen train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VIA 20012 · VIA 21206+ IC 3131 | On time 7:26 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h06 | 9:32 AM Nijmegen station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 220 · IC 3031 | On time 8:08 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 1h39 | 9:47 AM Nijmegen station | 1 transfer | |
VIA 20014 · VIA 21208+ IC 3135 | On time 8:26 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h06 | 10:32 AM Nijmegen station | 2 transfers | |
RE 20070 · 22612 · 32234 · Bus 16353 | On time 8:48 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 2h32 | 11:20 AM Nijmegen station | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Düsseldorf to Nijmegen
Distance 94 km |
Average train duration 1h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 39m |
First train 00:08 |
Last train 22:33 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, National Express, Eurobahn from Düsseldorf to Nijmegen trainsDeutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, National Express, Eurobahn trains will get you between Düsseldorf and Nijmegen from €6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
VIAS Rail GmbH
National Express
Eurobahn
FAQs: Trains from Düsseldorf to Nijmegen

When departing from Düsseldorf, you have various train station options to start your route from including Düsseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station and Düsseldorf Airport station. When arriving in Nijmegen, you can end your route in train stations like Nijmegen, Nijmegen Heyendaal and Nijmegen Lent.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Düsseldorf Hbf, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Nijmegen, located 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Düsseldorf to Nijmegen
- Telefónica Kantine
- Telefónica Cafeteria
- Snack Point
- Imbiss
- Novotel
- Ibis
- Monday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 21:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 21:00
- Zaxopondeiva Cafe
- Lauren's Cafe
- China Imbiss
- Fu chu yuan
- Hotel Lindenhof
- Hotel Batavia
- Sir Astor
- Lady Astor
- L'Osteria
- Bauernstube Deppe
- Luxor Grill
- McDonald's
- Sheraton Düsseldorf Airport Hotel
- Lindner Airport
- Hotel Maritim
- Asia Thai
- Cafe Kalusch
- Ballon
- La Corte
- Schloß Hotel Benrath
- Hotel Waldesruh
- Kitchen
- Locanda La Bottella
- Cafeteria Le Carré
- RESTAURANT SPOERL FABRIK
- Renaissance Düsseldorf Hotel
- Mercure
- NH Düsseldorf City Nord
- Hotel Haus am Zoo
- 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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