What is the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Arcen?

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Arcen is to bus which costs €20 - €35 and takes 3h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Arcen?

The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Arcen is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Amsterdam and Arcen?

No, there is no direct bus from Amsterdam to Arcen. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Sloterdijk and arriving at Arcen, Rotonde N271 via Nijmegen, Centraal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Amsterdam and Arcen?

No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Arcen. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Venlo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.

How far is it from Amsterdam to Arcen?

The distance between Amsterdam and Arcen is 184 km. The road distance is 164.7 km.

How do I travel from Amsterdam to Arcen without a car?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Arcen without a car is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs €22 - €45.

How long does it take to get from Amsterdam to Arcen?

It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Amsterdam to Arcen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Arcen bus from?

Amsterdam to Arcen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Arcen train from?

Amsterdam to Arcen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Amsterdam to Arcen?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Arcen is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs €22 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 3h 21m.

Where does the Amsterdam to Arcen bus arrive?

Amsterdam to Arcen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nijmegen Centraal Station.

Where does the Amsterdam to Arcen train arrive?

Amsterdam to Arcen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Venlo station.

Can I drive from Amsterdam to Arcen?

Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Arcen is 165 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Amsterdam to Arcen.

Where can I stay near Arcen?

There are 538+ hotels available in Arcen.

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There are 5 ways to get from Amsterdam to Arcen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Venlotrain Ice / ...
2h 23m
€22–44
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Nijmegen Centraal Stationbus N94 / ...
2. Take the bus from Nijmegen, Centraal Station to Arcen, Rotonde N271bus 383
3h 21m
€20–31
Drive 164.7 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Arcencar 164.7 km
2h 3m
€30–43
Fly, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Venlotrain
4h 37m
€140–315
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Nijmegentrain Intercity
2. Take the bus from Nijmegen, Centraal Station to Arcen, Rotonde N271bus 383
2h 54m
€23–40

Amsterdam to Arcen by train and bus

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Distance: 183.6 km
Duration: 2h 23m

What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Arcen, Netherlands?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Venlo hourly. Tickets cost €19–40 and the journey takes 1h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Arcen, Rotonde N271 via Nijmegen Centraal Station and Nijmegen, Centraal Station in around 3h 21m.

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