How to get from Rotterdam to Nijmegen by metro and train?

From Rotterdam to Nijmegen by metro and train

To get from Rotterdam to Nijmegen in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one metro line and 2 train lines: take the D metro from Zuidplein station to Rotterdam Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ICD train and finally take the IC train from Breda station to Nijmegen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min.

120min
Metro - D
Metro - D
Train - ICD
ICD
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Nijmegen
Leaves from Zuidplein

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Rotterdam
  • 2
    Metro - D
    Wait for metro
    D
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    ID HA8700
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICDICD
    Wait for train
    ICD
    Breda
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Breda
    23 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Zwolle
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Nijmegen
    63 min
  • 9
    Walk to Nijmegen
    Walk to
    Nijmegen
    600 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Rotterdam to Nijmegen by metro and train via D, ICD and SPR

To get from Rotterdam to Nijmegen in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one metro line and 2 train lines: take the D metro from Zuidplein station to Rotterdam Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ICD train and finally take the SPR train from Breda station to Nijmegen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min.

141min
Metro - D
Metro - D
Train - ICD
ICD
Train - SPR
SPR
Walk to Nijmegen
Leaves from Zuidplein

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Rotterdam
  • 2
    Metro - D
    Wait for metro
    D
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    ID HA8700
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICDICD
    Wait for train
    ICD
    Breda
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Breda
    23 min
  • 7
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Arnhem Centraal
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Nijmegen
    79 min
  • 9
    Walk to Nijmegen
    Walk to
    Nijmegen
    600 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Rotterdam to Nijmegen

The distance between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Nijmegen, Netherlands is approximately 138.91 km, which can typically be travelled in 120 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rotterdam to Nijmegen by metro and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Netherlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Rotterdam

Rotterdam is located at Rotterdam, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Zuidplein.

Metro stations close to Rotterdam:

  • Zuidplein

Bus stations close to Rotterdam:

  • Rotterdam, Zuidplein
  • Zuidplein Hoog
  • Rotterdam, Zuidplein (Perron G)

Public transit stations close to Nijmegen, Netherlands

Nijmegen is located at Nijmegen, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Nijmegen, Tunnelweg.

Train stations close to Nijmegen:

  • Nijmegen Heyendaal
  • Nijmegen
  • Nijmegen Goffert

Bus stations close to Nijmegen:

  • Nijmegen, Tunnelweg
  • Nijmegen, Centraal Station
  • Nijmegen, Plein 1944 (A)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Rotterdam to Nijmegen by metro and train via D, ICD and SPR

To get from Rotterdam to Nijmegen in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one metro line and 2 train lines: take the D metro from Zuidplein station to Rotterdam Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ICD train and finally take the SPR train from Breda station to Nijmegen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min.

141min
Metro - D
Metro - D
Train - ICD
ICD
Train - SPR
SPR
Walk to Nijmegen
Leaves from Zuidplein

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Rotterdam
  • 2
    Metro - D
    Wait for metro
    D
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    ID HA8700
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICDICD
    Wait for train
    ICD
    Breda
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Breda
    23 min
  • 7
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Arnhem Centraal
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Nijmegen
    79 min
  • 9
    Walk to Nijmegen
    Walk to
    Nijmegen
    600 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Nijmegen?

    The fastest way takes 120 minutes, using Metro line D, Train line ICD, Train line IC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Rotterdam to Nijmegen?

    The alternative route takes 141 minutes, using Metro line D, Train line ICD, Train line SPR.

  • Is there a direct metro between Rotterdam and Nijmegen in Netherlands?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 120 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Rotterdam to Nijmegen in Netherlands?

    The D metro line goes from Rotterdam Centraal station near Rotterdam to Rotterdam Centraal station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Rotterdam Centraal station near Nijmegen in Netherlands

  • How long does it take to travel from Rotterdam to Nijmegen in Netherlands by metro and train?

    The total travel time between Rotterdam and Nijmegen in Netherlands by metro and train is about 120 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Rotterdam to get to Nijmegen in Netherlands?

    Get on the D metro from the Rotterdam Centraal station near Rotterdam in Netherlands.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Rotterdam and Nijmegen in Netherlands?

    Get off the metro at the Rotterdam Centraal station, which is closest to Nijmegen in Netherlands.

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