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Nijmegen to Frankfurt Train Schedule
Trip Summary
You can pick from 27 daily train trips between Nijmegen and Frankfurt. The average train journey from Nijmegen to Frankfurt takes 5 hours and 33 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train trips are as short as 3 hours and 40 minutes.
| Distance | 171 mi (275 km) |
| Fastest train | 3h 40m |
| Lowest price | TRY 1,036.46 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Nijmegen to Frankfurt?
There are 3 train lines with service from Nijmegen to Frankfurt am Main. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 24 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 3 | 4h 20m | TRY 4,421.84 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 24 | 6h 2m | TRY 2,977.72 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 13 | 5h 6m | TRY 2,437.96 |
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Nijmegen to Frankfurt start from TRY 1,036, and on average cost . Daily there are 13 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Frankfurt am Main. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Nijmegen leaves from Nijmegen Lent and one other station. And in Frankfurt am Main trains arrive at Central Train Station and one other train station.
From Nijmegen to Frankfurt train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 5 hours and 6 minutes. If you are looking to get to Frankfurt am Main faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 3 hours and 40 minutes.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Nijmegen to Frankfurt
The distance between Nijmegen and Frankfurt is approximately 171 miles, or 275 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours and 33 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 40 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Nijmegen to Frankfurt on Friday. Tickets for Friday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Friday. Friday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Nijmegen at 12:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 27 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Frankfurt to Nijmegen.
City Information
Frankfurt
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Frankfurt is Germany's financial hub, home to the European Central Bank. This riverside city offers a variety of cultural and historical attractions scattered between its financial institutions and shops.
Your first stop should be Old Town, along the river Main. Once the center of the city, the Old Town district is now the site of the Römer, or city hall, along a row of picturesque timber houses. Stop in Kleinmarkthalle, a bustling indoor market, to grab a sausage for a snack before wandering through some of Old Town's museums: Saalgasse, Dommuseum, and Museum für Moderne Kunst (Museum MMK) will get you started. Two of Frankfurt's most prominent churches, St. Bartholomew Cathedral and St. Nicholas Church, are also in the area.
Food is always delightful in Frankfurt. Several Michelin-star restaurants will entice you, including Restaurant Lafleur, Restaurant Gustav, Restaurant Villa Merton, and Carmelo Greco. If you prefer more affordable dining and lively nightlife, head to the Bahnhofsviertel neighborhood near the city's train station.
The train station in Bahnhofsviertel serves national and international rail lines for Deutsche Bahn, DB Intercity, FlixTrain, vlexx, and Railjet. You can also reach Frankfurt easily on bus carriers like FlixBus and Sindbad. Plus, flying in and out of Frankfurt is a breeze, as the airport is one of the largest in Germany and the main hub for the Lufthansa airline.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Nijmegen?
Main departure station: Nijmegen Lent
There are two stations in Nijmegen where you can board the train to Frankfurt.
All train stations in Nijmegen:
Nijmegen Lent
Train Station
Where is the train station in Frankfurt?
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Link to image attributionMain arrival station: Central Train Station
Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (Frankfurt Central Station) is a major transport hub in the city and the busiest station in the state of Hessen. It features the original 1888 Neo-Renaissance design and some newer neoclassical architecture, making it a unique and visually pleasing station. It's often referred to as the most important station in Germany due to its central location and large economic district. Trains here run internationally to stations in Zurich, Vienna, and Budapest in addition to cities across Germany such as Hamburg, Berlin, and Munich. The station has plenty of amenities, including luggage lockers, toilets and multiple bakeries, a bookshop and newsstand, a supermarket, and other shops.
All train stations in Frankfurt:
Central Train Station
Central Train Station
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