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Compare train and bus for Arnhem to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Arnhem to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 12m. 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 $8, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 50 miles (82 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$28 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration 1h 30m 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 Arnhem to Amsterdam:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Arnhem to Amsterdam costing on average $28 (€23).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 30m.
Travel optionsfrom Arnhem to Amsterdam
How to get from Arnhem to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Arnhem to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:00 AM1h20Arnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek)10:20 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$111One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:00 AM1h20Arnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek)10:20 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 2228:28 AM1h00Arnhem station9:28 AMAmsterdam Centraal$271One-way0 transfers
Other options
ST 30914+
ICE 2228:21 AM1h07Arnhem Velperpoort9:28 AMAmsterdam Centraal$251One-way1 transfer
ST 30954+
ICE 1226:21 PM1h08Arnhem Velperpoort7:29 PMAmsterdam Centraal$251One-way1 transfer
ST 30922+
ICE 22010:21 AM1h08Arnhem Velperpoort11:29 AMAmsterdam Centraal$251One-way1 transfer
FlixBus12:10 PM1h35Arnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek)1:45 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$131One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:10 PM2h00Arnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek)2:10 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$131One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Arnhem to Amsterdam:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Arnhem to Amsterdam costing on average $28 (€23).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 30m.
- Around 107 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Arnhem and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Arnhem station and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Arnhem, Station Arnhem Zuid and arrive in Amsterdam, Amstel.
- Travel with NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, Intercity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Amsterdam by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
- 15 direct trains per day with NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, Intercity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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