Cine Twins is a small service cinema at Kerkplein 2b in Malden, a village just south of Nijmegen in the Netherlands. From Nijmegen Centraal station, the easiest trip is a short Breng bus ride (line 83 runs through Malden), a 20 to 30 minute bike ride, or roughly a 15 minute drive outside rush hour. You can pay for the bus with a contactless Visa or Mastercard, so you don’t need a Dutch transit card.
That’s the short answer. The rest of this guide covers getting there step by step, what Canadian visitors in particular should know about paying and booking, and how to plan an evening so you’re not stuck waiting for a late bus.
Where Is Cine Twins?
Cine Twins sits on the Kerkplein, the church square in the centre of Malden. Malden belongs to the municipality of Heumen in the province of Gelderland, and it’s close enough to Nijmegen that many locals treat it as part of the wider city area.
Here are the basics to save in your phone:
- Address: Kerkplein 2b, 6581 AC Malden, Netherlands
- Phone: +31 24 622 1346
- Website: Cine Twins official website (in Dutch, with the current film program)
The cinema has three screens. What makes it different from a big multiplex is the service: each seat has a small table, a dimmed lamp and a call button. Press it during the film, and staff bring drinks and snacks to your seat without you missing a scene.
How to Get to Cine Twins From Nijmegen
Malden is about 6 km south of Nijmegen’s city centre. Which way you travel depends on the time of your showing, the weather and whether you’ll want a ride home late at night.
| Option | Approx. travel time | Best for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breng bus (line 83) | 15–20 min plus walk | Visitors without a car or bike | Fewer buses late in the evening |
| Bicycle | 20–30 min | Dry evenings, students, budget trips | Dark roads home; bring lights |
| Car or taxi | 12–20 min | Late shows, groups, families | Rush-hour traffic around Keizer Karelplein |
All travel times are estimates. Check a live journey planner on the day you go.
By bus from Nijmegen Centraal
Breng line 83 runs between Nijmegen Centraal and Venlo, and it passes through Malden on the way. Several Malden stops sit along the route, including Kloosterstraat and Groesbeekseweg. A few practical steps:
- Go to the regional bus station right next to Nijmegen Centraal train station.
- Look for line 83 toward Gennep or Venlo, not toward Nijmegen.
- Get off at the stop your journey planner suggests for Kerkplein, then walk the last few minutes to the square.
- Tap your card on the reader when you get on, and tap again when you get off.
Enter “Kerkplein, Malden” as your destination in the 9292 app or the Breng app. They’ll pick the closest stop and show live departures. Bus routes and stop names do change from time to time, so trust the app over any printed guide, including this one.
By bike
Cycling is how many people in Nijmegen get around, and the ride to Malden is short and mostly flat. You can rent an OV-fiets (the national train-station rental bike) at Nijmegen Centraal if you have a Dutch account, or use one of the bike rental shops in the city.
Ride on the separate red bike paths, and keep working front and rear lights on your bike. They’re a legal requirement after dark in the Netherlands, and a late showing means riding home in the dark.
By car or taxi
Driving takes you south out of Nijmegen toward Malden and Mook. There’s parking around the Kerkplein area, but spaces fill up on busy evenings and the rules can change, so check the signs where you park and allow a few extra minutes.
A taxi or ride-hailing car is the easiest option for a late showing when buses are sparse. Book the return trip before the film starts so you’re not waiting outside afterward.
Paying for Transit: What Canadians Should Know
This is where a lot of overseas visitors get caught out. Dutch buses don’t take cash, and you can’t buy a ticket with coins from the driver.
The good news is the Netherlands uses a national tap-to-pay system called OVpay. You hold a contactless bank card or your phone against the reader when you get on, and again when you get off, and the fare is charged automatically.
A few tips specific to Canadian cards:
- Use a contactless Visa or Mastercard credit card. Foreign Visa and Mastercard cards are accepted.
- Don’t count on your Interac debit card. Interac-only debit cards generally don’t work on European tap readers. If your debit card also has a Visa Debit or Debit Mastercard logo, it may work.
- Leave the Amex at home for transit. American Express isn’t accepted on the Dutch tap system.
- Tap out with the same card or phone you tapped in with. Card on your phone and the plastic card count as two different cards, and switching between them can get you charged a higher fare.
- Check foreign transaction fees. Each trip is a small charge in euros, and some Canadian cards add a fee on every one.
If you’re arriving from abroad, direct trains run from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Nijmegen several times an hour, and the ride takes about an hour and a half. You can tap the same contactless card at the station gates. See NS (Dutch Railways) for timetables and service disruptions.
Planning Your Visit to Cine Twins
Getting there is half the job. A little planning on the cinema side makes the evening go smoothly.
Check the film program before you leave
The program is posted on the cinema’s own website and on Dutch cinema listing sites like FilmVandaag. Showtimes vary by day, so don’t assume tonight’s schedule will match last week’s.
Know which language version you’re booking
Most films for adults in the Netherlands are shown in their original language with Dutch subtitles, so a Hollywood release will usually be in English. Animated and family films are a different story. They’re often shown in a Dutch-dubbed version, marked “NL” or “Nederlands gesproken.” If you want the English version, look for “OV” (original version) or “Engels gesproken” in the listing before you book.
Book ahead for weekends and holidays
With only three screens, popular showings can sell out, especially Friday and Saturday evenings, Dutch school holidays and opening weeks of big releases. Booking online before you travel saves you a wasted bus ride.
Allow time for ordering
Ordering is part of the experience here, so arrive 15 to 20 minutes early. That gives you time to find your seat, settle in and get your first drinks before the film starts.
Timing Your Trip Home
Late showings are where visitors most often get stuck. Buses run less often in the evening, and the last connection back to Nijmegen may leave before a long film ends.
- Check the time of the last bus to Nijmegen Centraal before you book a late showing.
- For a film longer than about two and a half hours, add 15 to 20 minutes for trailers and leaving the theatre.
- If the timing looks tight, plan to cycle, take a taxi or pick an earlier showing.
A Sample Evening: Nijmegen to Cine Twins and Back
To see how the pieces fit together, here’s a realistic plan for a 7:30 p.m. showing if you’re travelling by bus. The times are examples, so swap in the real departures from your journey planner.
| Time | What happens |
|---|---|
| 6:30 p.m. | Check the last bus back to Nijmegen in the 9292 app before you leave |
| 6:45 p.m. | Board line 83 at the bus station beside Nijmegen Centraal and tap in |
| 7:05 p.m. | Get off in Malden, tap out, and walk to the Kerkplein |
| 7:10 p.m. | Pick up your booking, find your seat and press the button for drinks |
| 7:30 p.m. | Trailers start, and the film follows a little later |
| About 10:00 p.m. | Film ends. Head straight to the stop, or go to your pre-booked taxi |
Two things in this plan save the most stress. You check the return bus first, before you’ve paid for anything. And you arrive with 20 minutes to spare, so a late bus doesn’t mean missing the start.
If you’re cycling, the same plan works. Just leave 10 minutes earlier, and charge your phone so you can use it for directions on the way back.
Common Mistakes Visitors Make
Most problems on a trip to Cine Twins are small and avoidable. These are the ones that catch first-time visitors most often:
- Taking line 83 in the wrong direction. At Nijmegen Centraal, you want the bus heading south toward Gennep or Venlo.
- Forgetting to tap out. If you don’t tap your card when you leave the bus, you can be charged a higher maximum fare.
- Booking a Dutch-dubbed family film by accident. Check the language label before you pay, especially for animated films.
- Turning up without a booking on a Saturday night. A three-screen cinema doesn’t have much spare capacity.
- Relying on a dead phone. Your tickets, payment card on your phone and journey planner all depend on it, so bring a charger or a physical card.
- Assuming late buses run like in a big city. Evening service is thinner in a village like Malden, so plan your ride home before the film.
Who Is Cine Twins a Good Fit For?
Cine Twins works best for people who’d rather have a relaxed, comfortable evening than see a huge screen. It’s a good choice for couples, small groups, families and anyone who finds big multiplexes noisy and crowded. The cinema also hosts children’s birthday parties and a monthly seniors’ film afternoon run with the local seniors’ association (KBO), so you’ll see a mixed crowd.
If you’re after IMAX, very large screens or a choice of dozens of films, a large multiplex in Nijmegen or Arnhem will suit you better. Cine Twins is about comfort and service, not scale.
Final Thoughts
Visiting Cine Twins from Nijmegen is easy once you’ve sorted three things: how you’ll get there, how you’ll pay, and how you’ll get home. Take Breng line 83 or a bike for the trip out, pay with a contactless Visa or Mastercard, and check the last bus before booking a late film. Then check the current program, book your seats, and leave a little extra time to order before the lights go down.
FAQ
How far is Cine Twins from Nijmegen?
Cine Twins is in Malden, about 6 km south of Nijmegen’s city centre. That’s roughly 15 to 20 minutes by bus, 20 to 30 minutes by bike, or 12 to 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic.
Can I pay cash on the bus to Malden?
No. Dutch buses don’t accept cash. Tap a contactless debit card, credit card or phone on the reader, or buy an e-ticket in the Breng app before you board.
Do Canadian credit cards work on Dutch buses?
Contactless Visa and Mastercard credit cards generally work with the OVpay system. Interac-only debit cards and American Express usually don’t, so bring a backup card.
Are films at Cine Twins shown in English?
Many films for adults are shown in their original language, often English, with Dutch subtitles. Family and animated films are often dubbed into Dutch. Check the listing for the language version before you book.
