There are 13 ways to get from Colchester to Arnhem by train (Eurostar), car ferry, train, bus, car, car train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airporttrain
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain
7h 15m€237–399Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane STN - EIN
- Take the train from 's-Hertogenbosch to Arnhem Centraaltrain
6h 16m€50–236Car ferry, train
- Take the carferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Hollandcarferry
- Take the train from Schiedam Centrum to Arnhem Centraaltrain Intercity
13h 11m€83–317Bus
- Take the bus from Coach Stop to London Victoriabus 816
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Eindhoven Stationbus
- Take the bus from Eindhoven Station to Arnhem Central Stationbus N81
16h 20m€53–91Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Colchester to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Arnhemcar
6h 14m€232–280Bus, car ferry
- Take the bus from Greyfriars to Harwich International Stationbus 102
- Take the carferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Hollandcarferry
- Take the bus from Rotterdam, Capelsebrug Hoog to Utrecht, CS Jaarbeurszijdebus 395
- Take the bus from Utrecht, CS Jaarbeurszijde to Wageningen, Busstationbus 350 / ...
14h 48m€80–301Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Colchester to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Arnhemcar
7h 22m€127–236Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Take the train from Colchester to Norwichtrain
- Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane NWI - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain
4h 50m€199–634Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
- Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
- Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Arnhem Centraaltrain
5h 6m€153–403Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain
5h 25m€160–418Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane STN - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain
5h 27m€71–271Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
- Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
6h 49m€64–301Train to London Southend Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Take the train from Colchester to Shenfieldtrain
- Fly from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane SEN - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain
5h 57m€95–386
Colchester to Arnhem by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Arnhem is to bus which costs €50 - €95 and takes 16h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Colchester to Arnhem is to train and fly which takes 4h 50m and costs €190 - €650.
No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Arnhem station. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Arnhem Central Station via London Victoria and Eindhoven Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Arnhem. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Arnhem Centraal via Liverpool Street station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Schiphol Airport Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
The distance between Colchester and Arnhem is 748 km.
The best way to get from Colchester to Arnhem without a car is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs €230 - €400.
It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Colchester to Arnhem, including transfers.
Colchester to Arnhem bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.
Colchester to Arnhem train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
The best way to get from Colchester to Arnhem is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs €230 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 16h 20m.
What companies run services between Colchester, England and Arnhem, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Colchester to Arnhem Centraal via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Arnhem Central Station via London Victoria and Eindhoven Station in around 16h 20m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from London Stansted Airport to Eindhoven Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–190
Flights from London Stansted Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–210
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Colchester to London Liverpool Street
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Colchester to Norwich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Colchester to Shenfield
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- Greater Anglia
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Stop to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–21
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 844 770 7070
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stena Line
Car ferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Holland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–260
- Website
- Stena Line
- Passenger
- €55–70
- Small Car
- €75–260
Car ferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Holland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–260
- Website
- Stena Line
- Passenger
- €55–70
- Small Car
- €75–260
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Booking & Getting There
Colchester to Arnhem bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.
Arnhem is 1h ahead of Colchester. It is currently 8:34 PM in Colchester and 9:34 PM in Arnhem.
Colchester to Arnhem train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.
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