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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Arnhem among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €19.
Distance: 50 miles (82 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€21 Average price | €10 Average price Cheapest |
1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Amsterdam to Arnhem by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Arnhem is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam to Arnhem
Travel to Arnhem easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Amsterdam to Arnhem.

You can get from Amsterdam to Arnhem 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Arnhem is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $6 (€5) compared to other travel options to Arnhem:
A bus is $14 (€13) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Arnhem costing on average $20 (€18).
The fastest way to get to Arnhem from Amsterdam is by train with an average travel time of 59 min.
Other travel options to Arnhem take longer:
Bus takes 1 h 15 min on average.
The distance from Amsterdam to Arnhem is approximately 51 miles (82 km).
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Arnhem is:
- 2 buses per day.
- 25 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Amsterdam and Arnhem as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Amsterdam to Arnhem:
- Most travelers board their train from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Arnhem.
The following travel companies offer services from Amsterdam to Arnhem:
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Arnhem by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Amsterdam to Arnhem tickets on Omio for $6 (€5).
- Deutsche Bahn or NS Domestic can get you to Arnhem by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with NS Domestic from Amsterdam to Arnhem for $20 (€18) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Amsterdam to Arnhem with the following travel companies:
- You can find 2 direct buses per day to take to Arnhem with FlixBus.
- You'll find 21 direct trains a day to Arnhem with Deutsche Bahn or NS Domestic.
Direct services to Arnhem tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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