Budapest to Nijmegen by bus
Nijmegen lies 1,063 km (660 mi) north-west of Budapest, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 19 h 19 min including stops, over roughly 1,297 km (806 mi) of road.
| Budapest | Nijmegen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Hungary | The Netherlands |
| Population | 1.7 million | 177,359 |
| Elevation | 104 m (341 ft) | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) |
| Postal codes | 1007–1239 | 6511–6574 |
What changes when you arrive in Nijmegen
Crossing from Hungary into The Netherlands: money changes from the Forint to the Euro (EUR); the dialling code becomes +31; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book buses from Budapest to Nijmegen
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Staying in Nijmegen
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Common questions
How far is Nijmegen from Budapest?
1,063 km (660 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Budapest; by road roughly 1,297 km (806 mi).
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Nijmegen by bus?
About 19 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Budapest and Nijmegen?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Nijmegen?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.