How to travel from Apeldoorn to Nijmegen, Netherlands

The distance between Apeldoorn and Nijmegen is around 47km (29 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 44min.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Apeldoorn 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 NijmegenApeldoorn if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Zutphen and then to Nijmegen.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Arnhem Centraal Station and then to Nijmegen Centrum Zuid.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    €4($4)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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🚀 Fastest
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Nijmegen.

  • Duration44min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Taxi Service Apeldoorn

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Drive

Drive to Nijmegen.

  • Duration44min
  • Distance47km (29 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Apeldoorn and Nijmegen

There are several options for getting from Apeldoorn to Nijmegen by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €4 ($4) and will take around 1h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 44min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).

The distance between Apeldoorn and Nijmegen is around 47km (29 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 38km (24 miles)

It takes around 1h 10m to get from Apeldoorn and Nijmegen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 44min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Apeldoorn to Nijmegen is to take a taxi which takes around 44min and will set you back approx €120 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Apeldoorn and Nijmegen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €4 ($4) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Apeldoorn and Nijmegen. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Apeldoorn to Nijmegen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Zutphen. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 10m.

Arriva NL and Dutch Railways run train services between Apeldoorn and Nijmegen. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Apeldoorn and Nijmegen. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Apeldoorn to Nijmegen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Arnhem Centraal Station. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 1h 35m.

Keolis Nederland, Breng and Dutch Railways run regular bus services between Apeldoorn and Nijmegen. Buses run every 30 mins and take around 1h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Apeldoorn to Nijmegen. We recommend that you take the train to Zutphen and then to Nijmegen. instead which will take 1h 10m.

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 Apeldoorn and Nijmegen. The distance is around 47km (29 miles) by road and it will take around 44min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Apeldoorn to Nijmegen is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 10m and will usually cost around €16 ($16).

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Transport options from Apeldoorn to Nijmegen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 10m
€16($16)
hourly65km (40 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1h 35m
€4($4)
every 30 mins55km (34 miles)
Bus via Arnhem, Centraal Station1h 45m
€4($4)
every 30 mins56km (35 miles)
Taxi
44min
€120($120)
on demand47km (29 miles)
Drive
44min
€10($10)
on demand47km (29 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