How to get from Maastricht to Nijmegen by bus and train?

From Maastricht to Nijmegen by bus and train

To get from Maastricht to Nijmegen in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 6 bus from Maastricht, Wagenlaan station to Maastricht, Station Maastricht station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from 'S-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch) station to Nijmegen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 30 min. The bus and train schedule from Maastricht may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Nijmegen on the Moovit app.

210min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 66
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Nijmegen
Leaves from Maastricht, Wagenlaan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Maastricht, Wagenlaan
    ID 66500770
    580 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 66
    Wait for bus
    6
    Maastricht Markt
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Maastricht, Station Maastricht
    ID 66590920
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Maastricht
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Alkmaar
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    'S-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch)
    86 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    'S-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch)
    310 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Zwolle
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Nijmegen
    28 min
  • 10
    Walk to Nijmegen
    Walk to
    Nijmegen
    600 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Maastricht to Nijmegen by bus and train via 4, IC and IC

To get from Maastricht to Nijmegen in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 4 bus from Maastricht, Bergerstraat/Vijverdal station to Maastricht, Station Maastricht station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from 'S-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch) station to Nijmegen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 10 min. The bus and train schedule from Maastricht may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Nijmegen on the Moovit app.

190min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Nijmegen
Leaves from Maastricht, Bergerstraat/Vijverdal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Maastricht, Bergerstraat/Vijverdal
    ID 66490250
    1.56 km • 20 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Maastricht
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Maastricht, Station Maastricht
    ID 66590920
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Maastricht
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Alkmaar
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    'S-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch)
    86 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    'S-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch)
    310 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Zwolle
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Nijmegen
    28 min
  • 10
    Walk to Nijmegen
    Walk to
    Nijmegen
    600 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 181.08 km, which can typically be travelled in 210 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Maastricht to Nijmegen by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Netherlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Maastricht to Nijmegen

To check the bus and train schedule from Maastricht to Nijmegen using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Maastricht) and destination (Nijmegen), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Maastricht to Nijmegen by bus and train via 4, IC and IC

To get from Maastricht to Nijmegen in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 4 bus from Maastricht, Bergerstraat/Vijverdal station to Maastricht, Station Maastricht station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from 'S-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch) station to Nijmegen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 10 min. The bus and train schedule from Maastricht may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Nijmegen on the Moovit app.

190min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Nijmegen
Leaves from Maastricht, Bergerstraat/Vijverdal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Maastricht, Bergerstraat/Vijverdal
    ID 66490250
    1.56 km • 20 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Maastricht
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Maastricht, Station Maastricht
    ID 66590920
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Maastricht
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Alkmaar
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    'S-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch)
    86 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    'S-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch)
    310 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Zwolle
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Nijmegen
    28 min
  • 10
    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 Maastricht to Nijmegen?

    The fastest way takes 210 minutes, using Bus line 6, Train line IC, Train line IC.

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

    The alternative route takes 190 minutes, using Bus line 4, Train line IC, Train line IC.

  • Is there a direct bus between Maastricht and Nijmegen?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 30 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Maastricht to Nijmegen?

    The 6 bus line goes from Maastricht, Wagenlaan station near Maastricht in Maastricht to Maastricht Markt station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Maastricht Markt station near Nijmegen in Netherlands.

  • How long does it take to travel from Maastricht to Nijmegen by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Maastricht in Maastricht and Nijmegen in Netherlands by bus and train is about 3 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Maastricht to get to Nijmegen?

    Get on the 6 bus from the Maastricht, Wagenlaan stop near Maastricht in Maastricht.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Maastricht and Nijmegen?

    Get off the bus at the Maastricht Markt station, which is closest to Nijmegen in Netherlands.

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