How to travel from Nijmegen to Helmond, Netherlands

The distance between Nijmegen and Helmond is around 58km (36 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 52min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Nijmegen to Helmond 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 HelmondNijmegen if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Hertogenbosch and then to Helmond.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Uden Busstation and then to Gemert Pastoor Poellplein.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €9($9)
Operated by

Bravo

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Helmond.

  • Duration52min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
Operated by

Taxi T.C.N. Nijmegen

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Drive

Drive to Helmond.

  • Duration52min
  • Distance58km (36 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nijmegen and Helmond

There are several options for getting from Nijmegen to Helmond by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €9 ($9) and will take around 1h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 52min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).

The distance between Nijmegen and Helmond is around 58km (36 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 43km (27 miles)

It takes around 1hr to get from Nijmegen and Helmond by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 52min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nijmegen to Helmond is to take a taxi which takes around 52min and will set you back approx €160 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Nijmegen and Helmond, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €9 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

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

Dutch Railways run train services between Nijmegen and Helmond. 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

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nijmegen and Helmond. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nijmegen to Helmond. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Uden Busstation and Gemert Pastoor Poellplein. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 30m.

Breng and Bravo run regular bus services between Nijmegen and Helmond. Buses run hourly and take around 1h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

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

The closest major airport to Helmond is Eindhoven Airport (EIN) (EIN) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Helmond. Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) (MST) 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 Nijmegen and Helmond. The distance is around 58km (36 miles) by road and it will take around 52min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nijmegen to Helmond is to take the train which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around €22 ($22).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nijmegen and Helmond

Transport options from Nijmegen to Helmond
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1hr
€22($22)
every 30 mins88km (55 miles)
Bus
1h 30m
€9($9)
every 2 hours60km (37 miles)
Taxi
52min
€160($160)
on demand58km (36 miles)
Drive
52min
€12($12)
on demand58km (36 miles)

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Airports near Helmond

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

EIN
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
International Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Helmond
MST
Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST)
International Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Helmond
RTM
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Helmond