To the 4Days Marches in Nijmegen by public transport

Heading to Nijmegen to walk the 4Days Marches or to party during the "Vierdaagsefeesten" parties? The best way to reach the city during this busy week is by public transport. The Wedren — the start and finish area in the city centre — is also easy to reach by train or bus.

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Extra buses and trains will be operating, including longer trains to maintain the crowds. Whether you’re walking, cheering, or celebrating — public transport takes you right into the heart of Nijmegen.

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Travelling to Nijmegen by train

NS and Arriva will provide extra trains from 12 to 18 July, to help walkers arrive on time and allow partygoers to get home safely.

NS

From Saturday 12 to Friday 18 July, NS will operate additional trains from Den Bosch, Utrecht Centraal, and Zwolle. These longer trains will operate during the day and in the evenings.

Please note: all passengers at Nijmegen station must have a valid ticket.

Arriva

Arriva will also provide additional trains, mainly night services. The full timetable can be found in the 9292 travel planner. Plan your trip before departure on our website or in the 9292 app.

Nijmegen → Venray

  • Night of 12 to 13 July to night of 18 to 19 July: extra night trains

Venray → Nijmegen

  • Night of 14 to 15 July to night of 17 to 18 July: night trains every 30 minutes

Arnhem → Doetinchem

  • Night of 12 to 13 July to night of 18 to 19 July: extra night trains

Doetinchem → Arnhem

  • Night of 15 to 16 July to night of 18 to 19 July: one extra night train for walkers

Elst → Tiel

  • Night of 12 to 13 July to night of 18 to19 July: extra trains

Tiel → Arnhem

  • From 16 to 19 July: extra night train

Buses during the 4Daagse in Nijmegen

During the day, buses operate according to the regular summer timetable. However, some routes may be altered due to road closures for walkers. Always check the 9292 planner shortly before departure to ensure your travel advice is up to date.

Get to the start on time with an early Vroegbus

From 15 to 18 July, special “Vroegbussen” (early buses) help walkers get to the start line on time. You can find these services in the 9292 travel planner.

Please note – Public transport cards (OV-chipkaart) are not valid on Vroegbussen. You’ll need a separate ticket or a Blarenpas to board.

Blarenpas

Planning to take the Vroegbus? Then you’ll need a Blarenpas. You can buy one at the Breng info stand at the Wedren on Sunday 13 July and Monday 14 July, or all week in the ticket hall at Nijmegen station.

Source: 4Daagse.nl