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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 IC train and finally take the IC train from Utrecht Centraal station to Nijmegen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min.

137min
Metro - D
Metro - D
Train - IC
IC
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
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Leeuwarden
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    37 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Nijmegen
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Nijmegen
    55 min
  • 9
    Walk to Nijmegen
    Walk to
    Nijmegen
    590 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Rotterdam to Nijmegen by metro and train via E, IC and IC

To get from Rotterdam to Nijmegen in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one metro line and 2 train lines: take the E metro from Zuidplein station to Rotterdam Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Utrecht Centraal station to Nijmegen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min.

145min
Metro - E
Metro - E
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Nijmegen
Leaves from Zuidplein

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Rotterdam
  • 2
    Metro - E
    Wait for metro
    E
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    ID HA8001
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Leeuwarden
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    37 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Nijmegen
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Nijmegen
    55 min
  • 9
    Walk to Nijmegen
    Walk to
    Nijmegen
    590 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 136.91 km, which can typically be travelled in 137 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 Rotterdam, Zuidplein.

Bus stations close to Rotterdam:

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

Public transit stations close to Nijmegen, Netherlands

Nijmegen is located at Nijmegen, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Nijmegen, Plein 1944 (F).

Train stations close to Nijmegen:

  • Nijmegen
  • Nijmegen Lent
  • Nijmegen Heyendaal

Bus stations close to Nijmegen:

  • Nijmegen, Plein 1944 (F)
  • Nijmegen, Centrum Zuid
  • Nijmegen, Smetiusstraat

Alternative route from Rotterdam to Nijmegen by metro and train via E, IC and IC

To get from Rotterdam to Nijmegen in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one metro line and 2 train lines: take the E metro from Zuidplein station to Rotterdam Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Utrecht Centraal station to Nijmegen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min.

145min
Metro - E
Metro - E
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Nijmegen
Leaves from Zuidplein

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Rotterdam
  • 2
    Metro - E
    Wait for metro
    E
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    ID HA8001
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Leeuwarden
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    37 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Nijmegen
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Nijmegen
    55 min
  • 9
    Walk to Nijmegen
    Walk to
    Nijmegen
    590 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 137 minutes, using Bus line D, Bus line IC, Bus line IC.

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

    The alternative route takes 145 minutes, using Bus line E, Bus line IC, Bus line IC.

  • 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 2 hr 17 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 2 hr 17 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.