How to travel from Schiphol to Arnhem

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Compare bus and train for Schiphol to Arnhem

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Schiphol to Arnhem among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 11m. 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 $9, and a train costs an average of $29.

Distance: 53 miles (86 km)

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Bus
Driving

$32

Average price

$15

Average price

Cheapest

$25

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 41m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 11m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 58m

Average total duration

1h 28m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 17m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

-

CO2 emissions

Intercity

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FlixBus

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

The cheapest way to travel from Schiphol to Arnhem is a bus with an average price of $15.

This is compared to other travel options from Schiphol to Arnhem:

A bus is $17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Schiphol to Arnhem costing on average $32.

The fastest way to travel from Schiphol to Arnhem is by train with an average journey time of 1h 11m.

Other travel options to Arnhem take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 28m.

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

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from Schiphol to Arnhem

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:50 PM1h15
    Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    2:05 PMArnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek)
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:50 PM1h15
    Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    2:05 PMArnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek)
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • NS DomesticIC 3235+NS InternationalICE 123
    10:26 AM1h06
    Schiphol Airport
    11:32 AMArnhem station
    $291One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • NS DomesticIC 3127
    8:05 AM1h10
    Schiphol Airport
    9:15 AMArnhem station
    $291One-way
    0 transfers
  • NS DomesticIC 3129
    8:35 AM1h10
    Schiphol Airport
    9:45 AMArnhem station
    $291One-way
    0 transfers
  • NS DomesticIC 3131
    9:05 AM1h10
    Schiphol Airport
    10:15 AMArnhem station
    $291One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:15 PM2h10
    Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    7:25 PMArnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek)
    $371One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Schiphol to Arnhem

Travel to Arnhem 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 Schiphol to Arnhem.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Schiphol and Arnhem including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Schiphol to Arnhem is a bus with an average price of $15.

This is compared to other travel options from Schiphol to Arnhem:

A bus is $17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Schiphol to Arnhem costing on average $32.

The fastest way to travel from Schiphol to Arnhem is by train with an average journey time of 1h 11m.

Other travel options to Arnhem take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 28m.

The distance from Schiphol to Arnhem is approximately 53 miles (86 km).
The average frequency per day from Schiphol to Arnhem is:
  • Around 26 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Schiphol and Arnhem as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Schiphol to Arnhem:
  • Trains mostly depart from Schiphol Airport and arrive in Arnhem station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 and arrive in Arnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Schiphol to Arnhem, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Arnhem by bus.
  • Travel with NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, NS Domestic, Intercity to go to Arnhem by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Schiphol to Arnhem with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 11 direct trains per day with NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, NS Domestic.
Omio customers who travel from Schiphol to Arnhem often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Düsseldorf, Berlin, Paris, Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Arnhem and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Arnhem to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
For a well-rounded experience in Arnhem, spending 2 to 3 days allows you to explore its main attractions, including the Open Air Museum, Burgers' Zoo, and the Kröller-Müller Museum in the nearby Hoge Veluwe National Park.

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