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Netherlands Open Air Museum
Large open-air museum showing Dutch daily life, historic buildings, crafts, and transport. One of Arnhem’s best-known cultural attractions and very family-friendly.
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
1 h 21 m
Average duration
1 h 21 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
24 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rhenen to Arnhem is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rhenen to Arnhem will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 1 trains that leave Rhenen for Arnhem on Thu, May 28, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 28 the direct trains cover the 24 km distance in an average of 1 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 21 m .
On Thu, May 28 the slowest trains will take 1 h 21 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 Rhenen to Arnhem among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 14 miles (24 km)
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$20 Average price | $6 Average price Cheapest |
1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Rhenen to Arnhem:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rhenen to Arnhem costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Arnhem take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 0m.
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Trains from Rhenen to Arnhem run on average 59 times per day, taking around 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:47. The fastest train covers the 14 miles (24 km) distance in 1h 21m.
Distance 14 miles (24 km) |
Average train duration 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Trains per day 59 |
Fastest train 1h 21m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:47 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 7 days |
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Arnhem Centraal, Arnhem -> Arnhem City Center, Arnhem
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