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 B metro from Nieuw Verlaat station to Blaak station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the SPR train from Dordrecht station to Nijmegen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 180 min.

180min
Walk to metro stationMetro - B
Metro - B
Train - IC
IC
Train - SPR
SPR
Walk to Nijmegen
Leaves from Nieuw Verlaat

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Nieuw Verlaat
    850 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Metro - B
    Wait for metro
    B
    Hoek V Holland Strand
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Blaak
    20 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Dordrecht
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dordrecht
    11 min
  • 6
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Nijmegen
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Nijmegen
    104 min
  • 8
    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 B, 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 B metro from Nieuw Verlaat station to Eendrachtsplein station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Breda station to Nijmegen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min.

175min
Walk to metro stationMetro - B
Metro - B
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Nijmegen
Leaves from Nieuw Verlaat

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Nieuw Verlaat
    850 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Metro - B
    Wait for metro
    B
    Hoek V Holland Strand
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Eendrachtsplein
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    920 m • 12 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Eindhoven Centraal
  • 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
    62 min
  • 9
    Walk to Nijmegen
    Walk to
    Nijmegen
    590 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Netherlands.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transit directions from Rotterdam to Nijmegen

The distance between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Nijmegen, Netherlands is approximately 147.06 km, which can typically be travelled in 180 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 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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Rotterdam to Nijmegen by metro and train via B, 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 B metro from Nieuw Verlaat station to Eendrachtsplein station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Breda station to Nijmegen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min.

175min
Walk to metro stationMetro - B
Metro - B
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Nijmegen
Leaves from Nieuw Verlaat

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Nieuw Verlaat
    850 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Metro - B
    Wait for metro
    B
    Hoek V Holland Strand
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Eendrachtsplein
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    920 m • 12 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Eindhoven Centraal
  • 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
    62 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 180 minutes, using Bus line B, Bus line IC, Bus line SPR.

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

    The alternative route takes 175 minutes, using Bus line B, Bus line IC, Bus line IC.

  • Is there a direct metro between Rotterdam and Nijmegen?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 180 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Rotterdam to Nijmegen?

    The B metro line goes from Nieuw Verlaat station near Rotterdam in Rotterdam to Hoek V Holland Strand station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Hoek V Holland Strand station near Nijmegen in Netherlands.

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

    The total travel time between Rotterdam in Rotterdam and Nijmegen in Netherlands by metro and train is about 180 min.

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

    Get on the B metro from the Nieuw Verlaat station near Rotterdam in Rotterdam.

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

    Get off the metro at the Hoek V Holland Strand station, which is closest to Nijmegen in Netherlands.