What is the cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Arnhem?

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Arnhem is to rideshare which costs €8 - €11 and takes 1h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dortmund to Arnhem?

The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Arnhem is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs €25 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Dortmund and Arnhem?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dortmund central bus station station and arriving at Arnhem Centraal Station station. Services depart six times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Dortmund and Arnhem?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Arnhem Centraal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 44m.

How far is it from Dortmund to Arnhem?

The distance between Dortmund and Arnhem is 144 km. The road distance is 139.5 km.

How do I travel from Dortmund to Arnhem without a car?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Arnhem without a car is to bus which takes 1h 41m and costs €11 - €19.

How long does it take to get from Dortmund to Arnhem?

The bus from Dortmund central bus station to Arnhem Centraal Station takes 1h 41m including transfers and departs six times a week.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Arnhem bus from?

Dortmund to Arnhem bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Dortmund central bus station.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Arnhem train from?

Dortmund to Arnhem train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.

Train or bus from Dortmund to Arnhem?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Arnhem is to bus which takes 1h 41m and costs €11 - €19. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €15 - €100 and takes 1h 44m.

Where does the Dortmund to Arnhem bus arrive?

Dortmund to Arnhem bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Arnhem Centraal Station.

Where does the Dortmund to Arnhem train arrive?

Dortmund to Arnhem train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Dortmund to Arnhem?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Arnhem is 139 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Dortmund to Arnhem.

How do I get a train ticket from Dortmund to Arnhem?

Book your Dortmund to Arnhem train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Dortmund to Arnhem?

Book your Dortmund to Arnhem bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Arnhem?

There are 924+ hotels available in Arnhem.

Can I share a ride from Dortmund to Arnhem?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dortmund and Arnhem. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Dortmund to Arnhem - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 300 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Dortmund to Arnhem by bus, train, car, or rideshare

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Arnhem Centraal Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
1h 41m
€11–19
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Dortmund to Arnhemrideshare 142.4 km
1h 45m
€8–11
Train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 77
1h 44m
€15–100
Drive 139.5 km
1. Drive from Dortmund to Arnhemcar 139.5 km
1h 20m
€26–37
Train via Duisburg
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Oberhausen Hbftrain Re3
2. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78 / ...
1h 47m
€15–98
Bus, line 300 bus
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Nijmegen Centraal Stationbus 037
2. Take the bus from Nijmegen, Centraal Station to Arnhem, Airbornepleinbus 33 / ...
3h 16m
€17–25

Dortmund to Arnhem by bus

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Distance: 144.2 km
Duration: 1h 41m

What companies run services between Dortmund, Germany and Arnhem, Netherlands?

GrandBus operates a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Arnhem Centraal Station once daily. Tickets cost €20–23 and the journey takes 1h 41m. FlixBus also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Dortmund Hbf to Arnhem Centraal twice daily. Tickets cost €25–100 and the journey takes 1h 44m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route once daily.

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