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Compare train and bus for Arnhem to Rotterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Arnhem to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 35m. 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 $16, and a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 60 miles (98 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$32 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest |
2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Arnhem to Rotterdam:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Arnhem to Rotterdam costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 33m.
Travel optionsfrom Arnhem to Rotterdam
How to get from Arnhem to Rotterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Arnhem to Rotterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus12:10 PM4h25Arnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek)4:35 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$241One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus12:10 PM4h25Arnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek)4:35 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$241One-way1 transfer
Fastest
ICE 242+
IC 17289:28 AM1h13Arnhem station10:41 AMRotterdam Centraal$301One-way1 transfer
Other options
ST 30922+
IC 1732+
ICE 22010:21 AM1h20Arnhem Velperpoort11:41 AMRotterdam Centraal$291One-way2 transfers
ST 30926+
IC 1736+
ICE 24011:21 AM1h20Arnhem Velperpoort12:41 PMRotterdam Centraal$291One-way2 transfers
ST 30962+
IC 1772+
ICE 2248:21 PM1h20Arnhem Velperpoort9:41 PMRotterdam Centraal$291One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus9:00 AM4h25Arnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek)1:25 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$541One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:45 AM6h10Arnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek)10:55 AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$841One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Arnhem to Rotterdam:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Arnhem to Rotterdam costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 33m.
- Around 101 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Arnhem and Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Arnhem, Station Arnhem Zuid and arrive in Rotterdam Blaak.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Rotterdam by bus.
- Travel with NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, Intercity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Rotterdam by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity.
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