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How to get from Maastricht to Nijmegen by train?

By train

To get from Maastricht to Nijmegen in Netherlands, take the RS12 train from Maastricht station to Roermond station. Next, take the RS11 train from Roermond station to Nijmegen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min.

147min
Walk to train station
Train - RS12RS12
Train - RS11RS11
Walk to Nijmegen
Leaves from Maastricht

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Maastricht
    240 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - RS12RS12
    Wait for train
    RS12
    Roermond
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Roermond
    46 min
  • 4
    Train - RS11RS11
    Wait for train
    RS11
    Nijmegen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Nijmegen
    79 min
  • 6
    Walk to Nijmegen
    Walk to
    Nijmegen
    590 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via IC and RS11

To get from Maastricht to Nijmegen in Netherlands, take the IC train from Maastricht station to Roermond station. Next, take the RS11 train from Roermond station to Nijmegen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min.

156min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - RS11RS11
Walk to Nijmegen
Leaves from Maastricht

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Maastricht
    240 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Roermond
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Roermond
    31 min
  • 4
    Train - RS11RS11
    Wait for train
    RS11
    Nijmegen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Nijmegen
    79 min
  • 6
    Walk to Nijmegen
    Walk to
    Nijmegen
    590 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Maastricht to Nijmegen

The distance between Maastricht, Netherlands and Nijmegen, Netherlands is approximately 131.04 km, which can typically be travelled in 147 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Maastricht to Nijmegen by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Netherlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Maastricht

Maastricht is located at Maastricht, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Maastricht, Station.

Train stations close to Maastricht:

  • Maastricht Noord
  • Maastricht
  • Maastricht Randwyck

Bus stations close to Maastricht:

  • Maastricht, Station
  • Maastricht, Centre Céramique
  • Maastricht, Station Perron D

Public transit stations close to Nijmegen, Netherlands

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

Train stations close to Nijmegen:

  • Nijmegen
  • Nijmegen Lent
  • Nijmegen Heyendaal

Bus stations close to Nijmegen:

  • Nijmegen, Smetiusstraat
  • Nijmegen, Plein 1944

Alternative route by train via IC and RS11

To get from Maastricht to Nijmegen in Netherlands, take the IC train from Maastricht station to Roermond station. Next, take the RS11 train from Roermond station to Nijmegen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min.

156min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - RS11RS11
Walk to Nijmegen
Leaves from Maastricht

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Maastricht
    240 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Roermond
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Roermond
    31 min
  • 4
    Train - RS11RS11
    Wait for train
    RS11
    Nijmegen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Nijmegen
    79 min
  • 6
    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 Maastricht to Nijmegen?

    The fastest way takes 147 minutes, using Bus line RS12, Bus line RS11.

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

    The alternative route takes 156 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line RS11.

  • Is there a direct train between Maastricht and Nijmegen in Netherlands?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 27 min.

  • Which train line goes from Maastricht to Nijmegen in Netherlands?

    The RS12 train line goes from Maastricht station near Maastricht to Roermond station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Roermond station near Nijmegen in Netherlands

  • How long does it take to travel from Maastricht to Nijmegen in Netherlands by train?

    The total travel time between Maastricht and Nijmegen in Netherlands by train is about 2 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Maastricht to get to Nijmegen in Netherlands?

    Get on the RS12 train from the Maastricht station near Maastricht in Netherlands.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Maastricht and Nijmegen in Netherlands?

    Get off the train at the Roermond station, which is closest to Nijmegen in Netherlands.

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