The cheapest and fastest trains from Arnhem to Castricum
Cheapest price
€55
Average price
€55
Fastest journey
7 h 7 m
Average duration
7 h 7 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
106 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Arnhem to Castricum is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Arnhem to Castricum will cost around €55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €55.
It's difficult to get from Arnhem to Castricum without transferring at least once.
11:00 PM7h07Arnhem6:07 AMCastricum€551One-way1 transfer
11:00 PM7h07Arnhem6:07 AMCastricum€551One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Arnhem to Castricum
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Arnhem to Castricum among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €26.
Distance: 65 miles (106 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€26 Average price | €9 Average price Cheapest | €24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 2m Average total duration 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Arnhem to Castricum:
A bus is €17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Arnhem to Castricum costing on average €26.
Other travel options to Castricum take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 32m.
You'll arrive about 10m sooner (1h 32m by train vs 1h 42m by car). Tickets start at around €26 compared to roughly €24 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Intercity, NS International | IC Brussel, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Arnhem to Castricum
Trains from Arnhem to Castricum run on average 68 times per day, taking around 1h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €26 but you can travel from only €9 by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:41, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 65 miles (106 km) distance in 1h 33m.
Distance 65 miles (106 km) |
Average train duration 1h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price €26 |
Trains per day 68 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 33m |
First train 12:41 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: Intercity, NS International | IC Brussel, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Arnhem to Castricum trainsIntercity, NS International | IC Brussel, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Arnhem and Castricum from €9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Intercity
NS International | IC Brussel
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
FAQs: Trains from Arnhem to Castricum
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Arnhem to Castricum by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Castricum, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Arnhem to Castricum
Most Arnhem to Castricum trains use the Arnhem to Castricum station pair. Use this guide to compare Arnhem and Castricum train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Arnhem station do trains to Castricum leave from?
Getting to Arnhem from Arnhem city centre
Arnhem train station facilities and services
Arnhem has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Verheyden, Dudok Arnhem
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Arnhem. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Arnhem. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Arnhem: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Arnhem: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Arnhem: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Arnhem, Hotel Haarhuis, Best Western Plus Hotel Haarhuis.
Getting to Arnhem Presikhaaf from Arnhem city centre
Arnhem Presikhaaf is 2 km from Arnhem city centre. Public transport options include:
Arnhem Presikhaaf train station facilities and services
Arnhem Presikhaaf has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Arnhem Presikhaaf.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Arnhem Presikhaaf.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Arnhem Presikhaaf: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Arnhem Presikhaaf: Bike Parking.
Getting to Arnhem Velperpoort from Arnhem city centre
Arnhem Velperpoort train station facilities and services
Arnhem Velperpoort has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Arnhem Velperpoort.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Arnhem Velperpoort.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Arnhem Velperpoort: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Arnhem Velperpoort: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Arnhem Velperpoort.
Which Castricum station do trains from Arnhem arrive at?
Getting to Castricum from Castricum city centre
Castricum train station facilities and services
Castricum has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Castricum.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Castricum.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Castricum: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Castricum: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Castricum.
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