How to travel from Amersfoort to Nijmegen, Netherlands

The distance between Amersfoort and Nijmegen is around 67km (41 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 55min.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Amersfoort to Nijmegen by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out NijmegenAmersfoort if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Ede-Wageningen and then to Nijmegen.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    €10($10)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to De Klomp Stat. V'daal-de Klomp then take the train to Nijmegen.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €11($11)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Nijmegen.

  • Duration55min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
Operated by

Taxi Utrecht Midland

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Drive

Drive to Nijmegen.

  • Duration55min
  • Distance67km (41 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Amersfoort and Nijmegen

There are several options for getting from Amersfoort to Nijmegen by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €10 ($10) and will take around 1hr. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 55min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Amersfoort and Nijmegen is around 67km (41 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 47km (29 miles)

It takes around 1hr to get from Amersfoort and Nijmegen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 55min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Amersfoort to Nijmegen is to take a taxi which takes around 55min and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Amersfoort and Nijmegen, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €10 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Amersfoort and Nijmegen. It typically takes around 1hr and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Amersfoort to Nijmegen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Ede-Wageningen. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 1hr.

Valleilijn and Dutch Railways run train services between Amersfoort and Nijmegen. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 1hr, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Amersfoort and Nijmegen. We recommend that you take a taxi to Nijmegen. instead which will take 55min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Amersfoort to Nijmegen. We recommend that you take the train to Ede-Wageningen and then to Nijmegen. instead which will take 1hr.

The closest major airport to Nijmegen is Eindhoven Airport (EIN) (EIN) which is approximately 53km (33 miles) from Nijmegen. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) (AMS) and Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) (RTM) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Amersfoort and Nijmegen. The distance is around 67km (41 miles) by road and it will take around 55min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Amersfoort to Nijmegen is to take the train which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around €10 ($10).

How do I get from Amersfoort to Nijmegen

Compare travel optionsbetween Amersfoort and Nijmegen

Transport options from Amersfoort to Nijmegen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1hr
€10($10)
every 30 mins69km (43 miles)
Train via Utrecht Centraal1h 10m
€23($23)
every 20 mins96km (59 miles)
Bus and Train
1h 20m
€11($11)
hourly67km (41 miles)
Taxi
55min
€170($170)
on demand67km (41 miles)
Drive
55min
€14($14)
on demand67km (41 miles)

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Airports near Nijmegen

The following major airports near Nijmegen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.

EIN
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
International Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Nijmegen
AMS
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
International Airport
Distance
90km (56 miles) from Nijmegen
RTM
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
97km (60 miles) from Nijmegen