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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$31 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration 1h 25m Onboard + 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 |
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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 Schiphol to Arnhem:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Schiphol to Arnhem costing on average $31 (€25).
Other travel options to Arnhem take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 25m.
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How to get from Schiphol to Arnhem by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Schiphol to Arnhem is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:15 PM2h10Schiphol6:25 PMArnhem$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
4:15 PM2h10Schiphol6:25 PMArnhem$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
10:35 AM1h15Schiphol11:50 AMArnhem$111One-way0 transfers
Other options
3:15 PM2h10Schiphol5:25 PMArnhem$151One-way0 transfers
9:00 PM7h15Schiphol4:15 AMArnhem$261One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Schiphol to Arnhem:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Schiphol to Arnhem costing on average $31 (€25).
Other travel options to Arnhem take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 25m.
- Around 24 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.
- 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).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Arnhem by bus.
- Travel with NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Intercity to go to Arnhem by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 10 direct trains per day with NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity.
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