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Compare train and bus for Amsterdam to Arnhem
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 $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 10m. 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 $9, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 50 miles (82 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$29 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Amsterdam to Arnhem:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Arnhem costing on average $29 (€23).
Other travel options to Arnhem take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 37m.
Travel optionsfrom Amsterdam to Arnhem
How to get from Amsterdam to Arnhem by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Arnhem is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus12:50 PM1h15Schiphol, Airport Terminal 12:05 PMArnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek)$261One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus12:50 PM1h15Schiphol, Airport Terminal 12:05 PMArnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek)$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
313911:15 AM0h58Amsterdam Zuid12:13 PMArnhem station$271One-way0 transfers
Other options
31298:45 AM0h58Amsterdam Zuid9:43 AMArnhem station$271One-way0 transfers
31237:15 AM0h58Amsterdam Zuid8:13 AMArnhem station$271One-way0 transfers
31257:45 AM0h58Amsterdam Zuid8:43 AMArnhem station$271One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:30 PM1h35Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)2:05 PMArnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek)$261One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:45 PM1h40Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)7:25 PMArnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek)$521One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:15 PM2h10Schiphol, Airport Terminal 17:25 PMArnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek)$521One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Arnhem:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Arnhem costing on average $29 (€23).
Other travel options to Arnhem take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 37m.
- Around 93 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Arnhem as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Arnhem station.
- Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Amstel and arrive in Arnhem, Station Arnhem Zuid.
- Travel with NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, Intercity, NS | BUS, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Arnhem by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Arnhem by bus.
- 15 direct trains per day with NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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