How to travel from Amsterdam to Arnhem

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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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Driving

$29

Average price

$15

Average price

Cheapest

$22

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 40m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 10m

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30m

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2h 7m

Average total duration

1h 37m

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1h 28m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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NS International | IC Brussel

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Arnhem is a bus with an average price of $15 (€12).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Arnhem is by train with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Arnhem take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 37m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Amsterdam and Arnhem including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Amsterdam to Arnhem among Omio's users.

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from Amsterdam to Arnhem

How to get from Amsterdam to Arnhem by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Arnhem is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:50 PM1h15
    Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    2:05 PMArnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek)
    $261One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:50 PM1h15
    Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    2:05 PMArnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek)
    $261One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • NS International | IC Brussel3139
    11:15 AM0h58
    Amsterdam Zuid
    12:13 PMArnhem station
    $271One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • NS International | IC Brussel3129
    8:45 AM0h58
    Amsterdam Zuid
    9:43 AMArnhem station
    $271One-way
    0 transfers
  • NS International | IC Brussel3123
    7:15 AM0h58
    Amsterdam Zuid
    8:13 AMArnhem station
    $271One-way
    0 transfers
  • NS International | IC Brussel3125
    7:45 AM0h58
    Amsterdam Zuid
    8:43 AMArnhem station
    $271One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:30 PM1h35
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    2:05 PMArnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek)
    $261One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:45 PM1h40
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    7:25 PMArnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek)
    $521One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:15 PM2h10
    Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    7:25 PMArnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek)
    $521One-way
    0 transfers

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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.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Amsterdam and Arnhem including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Arnhem is a bus with an average price of $15 (€12).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Arnhem is by train with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Arnhem take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 37m.

The distance from Amsterdam to Arnhem is approximately 50 miles (82 km).
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Arnhem is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Arnhem:
  • Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Arnhem station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Amstel and arrive in Arnhem, Station Arnhem Zuid.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Amsterdam to Arnhem, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Amsterdam to Arnhem with the following travel companies:
  • 15 direct trains per day with NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam to Arnhem often also extend their vacation to go to Düsseldorf, Berlin, Paris, Cologne, Frankfurt am Main. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Arnhem and these popular destinations at a great price.

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