How to travel from Apeldoorn to Arnhem, Netherlands

The distance between Apeldoorn and Arnhem is around 27km (17 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 28min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Apeldoorn to Arnhem by bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Arnhem Sonsbeek.

  • Duration36min
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €2($2)
Operated by

Keolis Nederland

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train
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train
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Train

Take the train to Zutphen and then to Arnhem Centraal.

  • Duration49min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €14($14)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

🚀 Fastest
3
taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Arnhem.

  • Duration28min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
Operated by

Taxi Service Apeldoorn

+ 2 others
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car
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Drive

Drive to Arnhem.

  • Duration28min
  • Distance29km (18 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Apeldoorn and Arnhem

There are several options for getting from Apeldoorn to Arnhem by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €2 ($2) and will take around 36min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 28min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €75 ($75).

The distance between Apeldoorn and Arnhem is around 27km (17 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 22km (14 miles)

It takes around 36min to get from Apeldoorn and Arnhem by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 28min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Apeldoorn to Arnhem is to take a taxi which takes around 28min and will set you back approx €75 ($75).

The cheapest way to travel between Apeldoorn and Arnhem, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €2 ($2) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Apeldoorn and Arnhem. It typically takes around 49min and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Apeldoorn to Arnhem. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Zutphen. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 49min.

Arriva NL and Dutch Railways run train services between Apeldoorn and Arnhem. Trains depart hourly and will take around 49min, 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 Apeldoorn and Arnhem. It typically takes around 36min and departs every 30 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Apeldoorn and Arnhem with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 30 mins and takes 36min.

Keolis Nederland run regular bus services between Apeldoorn and Arnhem. Buses run every 30 mins and take around 36min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Apeldoorn to Arnhem. We recommend that you take the bus to Arnhem Sonsbeek. instead which will take 36min.

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 Apeldoorn and Arnhem. The distance is around 29km (18 miles) by road and it will take around 28min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Apeldoorn to Arnhem is to take the bus which takes, on average, 36min and will usually cost around €2 ($2).

How do I get from Apeldoorn to Arnhem

Compare travel optionsbetween Apeldoorn and Arnhem

Transport options from Apeldoorn to Arnhem
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
36min
€2($2)
every 20 mins27km (17 miles)
Train
49min
€14($14)
hourly47km (29 miles)
Taxi
28min
€75($75)
on demand29km (18 miles)
Drive
28min
€6($6)
on demand29km (18 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