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Compare bus and train for Amsterdam to Apeldoorn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Apeldoorn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 37m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, while a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 47 miles (76 km)
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$25 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Amsterdam to Apeldoorn
Compare the available ways to get from Amsterdam to Apeldoorn, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Apeldoorn:
A bus is $15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Apeldoorn costing on average $25.
Other travel options to Apeldoorn take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 7m.
You'll arrive about 10m sooner (1h 7m by train vs 1h 17m by car). Tickets start at around $25 compared to roughly $21 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.
Travel optionsfrom Amsterdam to Apeldoorn
How to get from Amsterdam to Apeldoorn by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Apeldoorn is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IC 15196:31 AM 0h59 Amsterdam Centraal 7:30 AM Apeldoorn station $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
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IC 15196:31 AM 0h59 Amsterdam Centraal 7:30 AM Apeldoorn station $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
IC 15196:31 AM 0h59 Amsterdam Centraal 7:30 AM Apeldoorn station $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
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ICE 1416:00 AM 1h00 Amsterdam Centraal 7:00 AM Apeldoorn station $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
ICE 1438:00 AM 1h00 Amsterdam Centraal 9:00 AM Apeldoorn station $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
IC 15217:00 AM 1h00 Amsterdam Centraal 8:00 AM Apeldoorn station $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Apeldoorn:
A bus is $15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Apeldoorn costing on average $25.
Other travel options to Apeldoorn take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 7m.
- Around 21 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Apeldoorn as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Apeldoorn station.
- Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Apeldoorn, Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Apeldoorn by bus.
- Travel with NS Domestic, NS International, NS International | IC Brussel, Deutsche Bahn, Intercity, GoVolta, Intercity to go to Apeldoorn by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with NS Domestic, NS International, NS International | IC Brussel, Deutsche Bahn, Intercity.
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