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Nederlands Openluchtmuseum
Large open-air museum presenting Dutch daily life, historic buildings, crafts, and regional traditions. One of Arnhem’s signature cultural attractions and especially strong for families.
Cheapest price
$31
Average price
$32
Fastest journey
1 h 28 m
Average duration
1 h 28 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
98 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Haarlem to Arnhem is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Haarlem to Arnhem will cost around $32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
Of the 2 trains that leave Haarlem for Arnhem on Fri, Jun 05, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 05 the direct trains cover the 98 km distance in an average of 1 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 28 m .
On Fri, Jun 05 the slowest trains will take 1 h 28 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Haarlem to Arnhem among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $31.
Distance: 60 miles (98 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$33 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 52m Average total duration 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Haarlem to Arnhem:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Haarlem to Arnhem costing on average $33 (€26).
Other travel options to Arnhem take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 22m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (1h 22m by train vs 1h 26m by car). Tickets start at around $33 (€26) compared to roughly $27 (€22) 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.
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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Trains from Haarlem to Arnhem run on average 67 times per day, taking around 1h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:38. The fastest train covers the 60 miles (98 km) distance in 1h 27m.
Distance 60 miles (98 km) |
Average train duration 1h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€25) |
Trains per day 67 |
Fastest train 1h 27m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:38 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 56 days |
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Moderate by Dutch standards. Groceries and casual meals are manageable, but hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good restaurant service is appreciated, not required. Round up small taxi fares; no tip needed for counter service.
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Arnhem Centraal -> Arnhem City Center
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