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Compare bus and train for Dortmund to Arnhem
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Arnhem among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 59m. 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 73 miles (119 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$53 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Dortmund to Arnhem:
A bus is $34 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Arnhem costing on average $53 (€43).
Other travel options to Arnhem take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 42m.
Travel optionsfrom Dortmund to Arnhem
How to get from Dortmund to Arnhem by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dortmund to Arnhem is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:10 AM3h00Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf9:10 AMArnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek)$241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus6:10 AM3h00Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf9:10 AMArnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek)$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus6:10 AM3h00Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf9:10 AMArnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek)$241One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICE 206 · 20208 · IC 17938 · 312288:25 AM3h24Dortmund Hbf11:49 AMArnhem station$741One-way4 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Arnhem:
A bus is $34 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Arnhem costing on average $53 (€43).
Other travel options to Arnhem take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 42m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Arnhem as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Arnhem station.
- Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Arnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Eurobahn to go to Arnhem by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Arnhem by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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