How to travel from Amersfoort to Arnhem, Netherlands

The distance between Amersfoort and Arnhem is around 50km (31 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 43min.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Amersfoort to Arnhem by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ArnhemAmersfoort if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Ede-Wageningen.

  • Duration48min
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    €9($9)
Operated by

Valleilijn

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Bus

Take the bus to Zeist Station Driebergen-Zeist and then to Arnhem Centraal.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €3($3)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Arnhem.

  • Duration43min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

Taxi Utrecht Midland

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Drive

Drive to Arnhem.

  • Duration43min
  • Distance55km (34 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Amersfoort and Arnhem

There are several options for getting from Amersfoort to Arnhem by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €3 ($3) and will take around 1h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 43min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

The distance between Amersfoort and Arnhem is around 50km (31 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 40km (25 miles)

It takes around 48min to get from Amersfoort and Arnhem by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 43min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Amersfoort to Arnhem is to take a taxi which takes around 43min and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Amersfoort and Arnhem, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €3 ($3) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Amersfoort and Arnhem. It typically takes around 48min and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Amersfoort to Arnhem. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Ede-Wageningen. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 48min.

Valleilijn and Dutch Railways run train services between Amersfoort and Arnhem. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 48min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Amersfoort and Arnhem. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Amersfoort to Arnhem. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Zeist Station Driebergen-Zeist. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 25m.

U-Ov and Dutch Railways run regular bus services between Amersfoort and Arnhem. Buses run hourly and take around 1h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Amersfoort to Arnhem. We recommend that you take the train to Ede-Wageningen. instead which will take 48min.

The closest major airport to Arnhem is Eindhoven Airport (EIN) (EIN) which is approximately 69km (43 miles) from Arnhem. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) (AMS) and Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) (RTM) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Amersfoort and Arnhem. The distance is around 55km (34 miles) by road and it will take around 43min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Amersfoort to Arnhem is to take the train which takes, on average, 48min and will usually cost around €9 ($9).

How do I get from Amersfoort to Arnhem

Compare travel optionsbetween Amersfoort and Arnhem

Transport options from Amersfoort to Arnhem
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
48min
€9($9)
every 30 mins50km (31 miles)
Train via Utrecht Centraal55min
€21($21)
every 20 mins77km (48 miles)
Bus
1h 25m
€3($3)
hourly66km (41 miles)
Taxi
43min
€140($140)
on demand55km (34 miles)
Drive
43min
€12($12)
on demand55km (34 miles)

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Airports near Arnhem

The following major airports near Arnhem offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.

EIN
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
International Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Arnhem
AMS
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
International Airport
Distance
86km (54 miles) from Arnhem
RTM
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Arnhem