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Compare train and bus for Arnhem to Utrecht
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Arnhem to Utrecht among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, while a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 34 miles (55 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$18 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest |
1h 11m Average total duration Fastest 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Arnhem to Utrecht
Compare the available ways to get from Arnhem to Utrecht, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Arnhem to Utrecht:
A bus is $4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Arnhem to Utrecht costing on average $18.
Other travel options to Utrecht take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 20m.
Travel optionsfrom Arnhem to Utrecht
How to get from Arnhem to Utrecht by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Arnhem to Utrecht is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus12:10 PM 0h50 Arnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek) 1:00 PM Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A $7 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus12:10 PM 0h50 Arnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek) 1:00 PM Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A $7 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 2228:28 AM 0h31 Arnhem station 8:59 AM Utrecht Centraal $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
IC 31248:15 AM 0h32 Arnhem station 8:47 AM Utrecht Centraal $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
IC 32248:21 AM 0h35 Arnhem station 8:56 AM Utrecht Centraal $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
IC 32227:51 AM 0h35 Arnhem station 8:26 AM Utrecht Centraal $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Arnhem to Utrecht:
A bus is $4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Arnhem to Utrecht costing on average $18.
Other travel options to Utrecht take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 20m.
- Around 19 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Arnhem and Utrecht 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 Utrecht Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Arnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek) and arrive in Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Utrecht by bus.
- Travel with NS Domestic, NS International | IC Brussel, NS International, Deutsche Bahn, Intercity, RRReis to go to Utrecht by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 11 direct trains per day with NS Domestic, NS International | IC Brussel, NS International, Deutsche Bahn.
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