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Compare train and bus 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 an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 15m. 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 $21, while a train costs an average of $66.
Distance: 73 miles (119 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$66 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration 3h 1m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Dortmund to Arnhem
Compare the available ways to get from Dortmund to Arnhem, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Arnhem:
A bus is $46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Arnhem costing on average $66.
Other travel options to Arnhem take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 31m.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (1h 45m by train vs 1h 50m by car). Tickets start at around $66 compared to roughly $32 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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 AM 3h00 Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf 9:10 AM Arnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek) $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus6:10 AM 3h00 Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf 9:10 AM Arnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek) $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
31247 · ICE 2226:33 AM 1h53 Dortmund Hbf 8:26 AM Arnhem station $57 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
ICE 913 · 89868+
200086:10 AM 2h03 Dortmund Hbf 8:13 AM Arnhem station $29 1 One-way 2 transfers
ICE 915 · 89872+
200128:10 AM 2h03 Dortmund Hbf 10:13 AM Arnhem station $29 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Arnhem:
A bus is $46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Arnhem costing on average $66.
Other travel options to Arnhem take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 31m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Arnhem as scheduled services by train and bus 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 FlixBus, Sindbad to go to Arnhem by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Arnhem by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Sindbad.
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