There are 4 ways to get from Rotterdam to Arnhem by train, bus, or car
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Train via Utrecht
best- Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity
- Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Arnhem Centraaltrain Ice / ...
1h 34m€12–32Bus
- Take the bus from Rotterdam, Kralingse Zoom to Utrecht, CS Jaarbeurszijdebus 388
- Take the bus from [Driebergen-Zeist] OV busstation to [Arnhem Centraal] Sonsbeekszijdebus Snelbus ipv trein
3h 27mDrive 112.8 km
- Drive from Rotterdam to Arnhemcar 112.8 km
1h 21m€21–30Train
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Arnhem Centraaltrain Intercity
2h 5m€18–40
Rotterdam to Arnhem by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Arnhem is to train via Utrecht which costs €12 - €35 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Arnhem is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs €20 - €30.
No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam to Arnhem. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam, Kralingse Zoom and arriving at [Arnhem Centraal] Sonsbeekszijde via Utrecht, CS Jaarbeurszijde and [Driebergen-Zeist] OV busstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Arnhem Centraal. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The journey takes approximately 2h 5m.
The distance between Rotterdam and Arnhem is 112 km. The road distance is 112.8 km.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Arnhem without a car is to train via Utrecht which takes 1h 34m and costs €12 - €35.
It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Rotterdam to Arnhem, including transfers.
Rotterdam to Arnhem bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., depart from Rotterdam, Kralingse Zoom station.
Rotterdam to Arnhem train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Alexander station.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Arnhem is to train via Utrecht which takes 1h 34m and costs €12 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 27m.
What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Arnhem, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Arnhem Centraal via Rotterdam Alexander and Utrecht Centraal in around 1h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam, Kralingse Zoom to [Arnhem Centraal] Sonsbeekszijde via Utrecht, CS Jaarbeurszijde and [Driebergen-Zeist] OV busstation in around 3h 27m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +31 900 0155
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
Bus from Rotterdam, Kralingse Zoom to Utrecht, CS Jaarbeurszijde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–16
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
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Booking & Getting There
Rotterdam to Arnhem bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., arrive at Utrecht, CS Jaarbeurszijde station.
Rotterdam to Arnhem train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Arnhem is 113 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Rotterdam to Arnhem.
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