Day trip from Nijmegen to Arnhem
Arnhem lies 16 km (10 mi) north of Nijmegen, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 16 km (10 mi) apart, Arnhem is a realistic day trip from Nijmegen: about 15 min each way by road.
| Nijmegen | Arnhem | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | The Netherlands | The Netherlands |
| Population | 177,359 | 162,424 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) |
| Postal codes | 6511–6574 | 6811–6846 |
What to see in Arnhem
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands Open Air Museum | 524,188 | — |
The busiest is Netherlands Open Air Museum at 524,188 visitors. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Arnhem
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Staying in Arnhem
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Common questions
How far is Arnhem from Nijmegen?
16 km (10 mi) in a straight line, north of Nijmegen; by road roughly 19 km (12 mi).
How long does it take to get from Nijmegen to Arnhem by road?
About 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Nijmegen and Arnhem?
No, both are on Europe/Amsterdam at the moment.
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.