Public transport
You can get to Nijmegen by train without difficulty. From there, it’s easy to continue your journey by bus, train or taxi. Nijmegen central station is accessible via intercity trains from for example Amsterdam (Schiphol), Utrecht, Ede-Wageningen, 's-Hertogenbosch, Arnhem and Zwolle. For current schedules, check one of the travel planners such as 9292.nl or ns.nl. Nijmegen central station is located within walking distance (5 minutes) from the city centre. This is also the central bus station for city and regional buses.
To travel by public transport in the Netherlands, you need a ticket known as an OV-Chipkaart. You can buy an OV-Chipkaart from ticket machines at larger railway stations, from newsagents and a large number of supermarkets in the Netherlands. It’s also possible to buy a slightly more expensive single-use day ticket from the ticket machines at NS railway stations. Before you get on the train, you need to check in at the station/on the platform by holding your ticket against one of the card-readers. Remember: you also need to check out again at one of the card-readers when you arrive at your destination. If you are travelling by bus, tram or metro, you check in and out as you get on and off.
One ticket for all public transport
Do you want to travel by train and then by bus or metro? Then don't waste time buying all the tickets you need. With the Holland Travel Ticket, you buy a ticket that allows you to travel all day long and not have to worry about anything.
(Electric) shared transport
It is possible to rent an (electric) shared bike at Nijmegen central station or book a (electric) car when you need it via MyWheels.
