How to travel from Arnhem to Rotterdam

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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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Bus

$32

Average price

$30

Average price

Cheapest

2h 5m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 35m

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30m

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3h 3m

Average total duration

2h 33m

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30m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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

The cheapest way to travel from Arnhem to Rotterdam is a bus with an average price of $30 (€24).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Arnhem to Rotterdam is by train with an average journey time of 1h 35m.

Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 33m.

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

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from Arnhem to Rotterdam

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:10 PM4h25
    Arnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek)
    4:35 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    $241One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:10 PM4h25
    Arnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek)
    4:35 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    $241One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • NS InternationalICE 242+NS DomesticIC 1728
    9:28 AM1h13
    Arnhem station
    10:41 AMRotterdam Centraal
    $301One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • RRReis ArrivaST 30922+NS DomesticIC 1732+NS InternationalICE 220
    10:21 AM1h20
    Arnhem Velperpoort
    11:41 AMRotterdam Centraal
    $291One-way
    2 transfers
  • RRReis ArrivaST 30926+NS DomesticIC 1736+NS InternationalICE 240
    11:21 AM1h20
    Arnhem Velperpoort
    12:41 PMRotterdam Centraal
    $291One-way
    2 transfers
  • RRReis ArrivaST 30962+NS DomesticIC 1772+NS InternationalICE 224
    8:21 PM1h20
    Arnhem Velperpoort
    9:41 PMRotterdam Centraal
    $291One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:00 AM4h25
    Arnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek)
    1:25 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    $541One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:45 AM6h10
    Arnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek)
    10:55 AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    $841One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Arnhem to Rotterdam

Travel to Rotterdam 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 Arnhem to Rotterdam.

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There are 2 options to travel between Arnhem and Rotterdam including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Arnhem to Rotterdam is a bus with an average price of $30 (€24).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Arnhem to Rotterdam is by train with an average journey time of 1h 35m.

Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 33m.

The distance from Arnhem to Rotterdam is approximately 60 miles (98 km).
The average frequency per day from Arnhem to Rotterdam is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Arnhem to Rotterdam:
  • Trains mostly depart from Arnhem station and arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.
  • Buses mostly depart from Arnhem, Station Arnhem Zuid and arrive in Rotterdam Blaak.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Arnhem to Rotterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Arnhem to Rotterdam:
  • 2 direct trains per day with NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity.
Omio customers who travel from Arnhem to Rotterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, London, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rotterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.

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