Day trip from Frankfurt am Main to Nijmegen
Nijmegen lies 276 km (171 mi) north-west of Frankfurt am Main, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 276 km (171 mi) apart, Nijmegen is a realistic day trip from Frankfurt am Main: about 4 h 29 min each way by road.
| Frankfurt am Main | Nijmegen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | The Netherlands |
| Population | 650,000 | 177,359 |
| Elevation | 113 m (371 ft) | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) |
| Postal codes | 60306–65936 | 6511–6574 |
What changes when you arrive in Nijmegen
Crossing from Germany into The Netherlands: the dialling code becomes +31; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book tours and tickets in Nijmegen
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Staying in Nijmegen
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Common questions
How far is Nijmegen from Frankfurt am Main?
276 km (171 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Frankfurt am Main; by road roughly 337 km (209 mi).
How long does it take to get from Frankfurt am Main to Nijmegen by road?
About 4 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Frankfurt am Main 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.