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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Arnhem
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Arnhem among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $104 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 37m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $104, while a flight costs an average of $505.
Distance: 339 miles (547 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$157 Average price | $505 Average price | $104 Average price Cheapest | $207 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 51m Average total duration 7h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 18h 39m Average total duration 18h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Zurich to Arnhem
Compare the available ways to get from Zurich to Arnhem, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Arnhem:
A bus is $54 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Arnhem costing on average $157 (€132).
A bus is $402 (€338) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Arnhem costing on average $505 (€424).
Other travel options to Arnhem take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 51m.
Bus takes on average 18h 39m.
Tickets start at around $157 (€132) compared to roughly $207 (€174) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $50 (€42). The journey takes 7h 21m versus 7h 5m 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.
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How to get from Zurich to Arnhem by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Arnhem is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:50 PM 27h35 Zurich 6:25 PM Arnhem $80 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
2:50 PM 27h35 Zurich 6:25 PM Arnhem $80 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:25 PM 21h55 Zurich 5:20 PM Arnhem $125 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
2:35 PM 22h15 Zurich 12:50 PM Arnhem $87 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Arnhem:
A bus is $54 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Arnhem costing on average $157 (€132).
A bus is $402 (€338) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Arnhem costing on average $505 (€424).
Other travel options to Arnhem take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 51m.
Bus takes on average 18h 39m.
- Around 91 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Arnhem as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Arnhem station.
- Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Arnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Arnhem by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Sylter Verkehrsgesellschaft to go to Arnhem by train.
- Travel with KLM, Air France, Lufthansa, British Airways, Eurowings, Swiss, BA Cityflyer, Air Baltic, Condor Flugdienst, Austrian Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, GetJet Airlines, Smartwings, Lot Polish Airlines, CitizenPlane, ITA, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti, Indigo Airlines, Avion Express Malta, Edelweiss Air to go to Arnhem by flight.
- 19 direct flights per day with KLM, Eurowings, Swiss, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Smartwings, Avion Express Malta, Edelweiss Air.
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