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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 $19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 27m. 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 $19, while a train costs an average of $57.
Distance: 73 miles (119 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$57 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration 2h 45m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Dortmund to Arnhem:
A bus is $38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Arnhem costing on average $57.
Other travel options to Arnhem take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 15m.
Tickets start at around $57 compared to roughly $32 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-24.44. The journey takes 1h 57m versus 1h 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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 AM2h45Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf8:55 AMArnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek)$161One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus6:10 AM2h45Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf8:55 AMArnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek)$161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 26814 · IC 2009 · ICE 12810:45 AM1h41Dortmund Hbf12:26 PMArnhem station$551One-way2 transfers
Other options
- 31275 · ICE 1208:33 PM1h53Dortmund Hbf10:26 PMArnhem station$391One-way1 transfer
- 31251 · ICE 2208:33 AM1h53Dortmund Hbf10:26 AMArnhem station$531One-way1 transfer
- 31255 · ICE 12810:33 AM1h53Dortmund Hbf12:26 PMArnhem station$551One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Arnhem:
A bus is $49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Arnhem costing on average $73.
Other travel options to Arnhem take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 25m.
- 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 to go to Arnhem by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Arnhem by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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