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 run extra trains during the Nijmegen 4Days Marches week (18 to 24 July). This helps walkers get to the start on time. It also gives people visiting the 4Days Festival more options to travel home.

NS

From Saturday 18 July, NS will run extra trains from 's-Hertogenbosch, Utrecht Centraal, and Zwolle. Extra long trains will also run during the day and in the evening.

Some trains to Nijmegen from various directions will also depart earlier, so walkers can arrive at the start on time.

Travel Assistance

NS expects Nijmegen station to be extremely busy. As a result, Travel Assistance cannot be booked at the following times:

  • 18 to 23 July: from 9:00 p.m. until the last train of the day.

  • 24 July: from 10:00 a.m. until the last train of the day.

Need help finding an alternative? Contact NS Travel Assistance on +31 30 235 7822 .

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

  • Extra night trains from 18 to 24 July.

Venray – Nijmegen

  • Extra night trains from 20 to 23 July.

Arnhem – Doetinchem

  • Extra night trains from 18 to 24 July.

Doetinchem – Arnhem

  • Extra night trains from 18 to 24 July.

Elst – Tiel

  • Extra night trains from 18 to 24 July.

Tiel – Arnhem

  • Extra night trains from 21 to 24 July.

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

Special Vroegbus services will run from 21 to 24 July to help walkers reach the start on time. These services are included in the 9292 journey planner.

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

Blarenpas

If you are travelling on a Vroegbus, you will need a Blarenpas. You can buy one:

  • On Sunday 19 July and Monday 20 July at the RRReis information stand on the Wedren.

  • At selected Four Days Marches campsites in the region.

Throughout the week in the station hall at Nijmegen station, opposite the AKO shop.

Source: 4Daagse.nl