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Compare bus and train for Arnhem to Brussels
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Arnhem to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, while a train costs an average of $67.
Distance: 103 miles (166 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$67 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Arnhem to Brussels
Compare the available ways to get from Arnhem to Brussels, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Arnhem to Brussels:
A bus is $37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Arnhem to Brussels costing on average $67.
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 38m.
Tickets start at around $67 compared to roughly $47 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$20. The journey takes 2h 55m versus 2h 42m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Arnhem to Brussels
How to get from Arnhem to Brussels by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Arnhem to Brussels is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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92441:57 PM 3h02 Arnhem station 4:59 PM Brussels-North $34 1 One-way 2 transfers
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92441:57 PM 3h02 Arnhem station 4:59 PM Brussels-North $34 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
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93703:16 PM 2h50 Arnhem station 6:06 PM Brussels-Midi $149 1 One-way 2 transfers
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20403:57 PM 3h03 Arnhem station 7:00 PM Brussels-North $34 1 One-way 2 transfers
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20392:57 PM 3h03 Arnhem station 6:00 PM Brussels-North $34 1 One-way 2 transfers
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203510:57 AM 3h03 Arnhem station 2:00 PM Brussels-North $34 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 AM 5h30 Arnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek) 2:45 PM Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) $38 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus4:45 AM 4h05 Arnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek) 8:50 AM Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Arnhem to Brussels:
A bus is $37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Arnhem to Brussels costing on average $67.
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 38m.
- Around 41 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Arnhem and Brussels as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Arnhem station and arrive in Brussels-Central.
- Buses mostly depart from Arnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek) and arrive in Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Brussels by bus.
- Travel with Eurocity Direct, Intercity, Eurostar, EuroCity, NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn to go to Brussels by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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