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Nederlands Openluchtmuseum
Large open-air museum showcasing historic Dutch buildings, crafts, and daily life. One of Arnhem’s best-known cultural attractions and especially strong for families and first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$96
Average price
$169
Fastest journey
10 h 58 m
Average duration
13 h 18 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
855 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna to Arnhem is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna to Arnhem will cost around $169 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $96.
Of the 4 trains that leave Vienna for Arnhem on Thu, Jun 25, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 25 the direct trains cover the 855 km distance in an average of 13 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 58 m .
On Thu, Jun 25 the slowest trains will take 17 h 20 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 Vienna to Arnhem among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $63. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $63, and a train costs an average of $84.
Distance: 531 miles (855 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$177 Average price | $90 Average price Cheapest | $138 Average price | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 5m Average total duration 10h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 23m Average total duration 17h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | 2.6 - 5.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Arnhem:
A bus is $48 (€40) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Arnhem costing on average $138 (€115).
A bus is $86 (€71) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Arnhem costing on average $177 (€146).
Other travel options to Arnhem take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 35m.
Bus takes on average 17h 53m.
Tickets start at around $177 (€146) compared to roughly $80 (€67) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-96.21 (€-79.74). The journey takes 10h 35m versus 10h 3m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Vienna to Arnhem trains for tomorrow, Thursday, June 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:28 AM Vienna | 12h39 | 8:07 PM Arnhem | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:28 AM Vienna | 10h58 | 7:26 PM Arnhem | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:13 AM Vienna | 12h13 | 9:26 PM Arnhem | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:13 PM Vienna | 17h20 | 6:33 AM Arnhem | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Vienna to Arnhem run on average 6 times per day, taking around 10h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $84 (€70) but you can travel from only $35 (€29) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:28, the last at 23:41. The fastest train covers the 531 miles (855 km) distance in 10h 58m.
Distance 531 miles (855 km) |
Average train duration 10h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $84 (€70) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 10h 58m |
First train 12:28 AM |
Last train 11:41 PM |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Best time to book 56 days |
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