How to travel from Dordrecht to Apeldoorn, Netherlands

The distance between Dordrecht and Apeldoorn is around 121km (75 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 25m.

4 routes found

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

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

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Train

Take the train to Rotterdam Centraal then Amersfoort Centraal and then to Apeldoorn.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)

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Bus

Take the bus to Utrecht CS Jaarbeurszijde then Ede-Wageningen and then to Apeldoorn Station.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €11($11)
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Drive

Drive to Apeldoorn.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Distance121km (75 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dordrecht and Apeldoorn

There are several options for getting from Dordrecht to Apeldoorn by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €11 ($11) and will take around 2h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €25 ($25).

The distance between Dordrecht and Apeldoorn is around 121km (75 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 96km (60 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Dordrecht and Apeldoorn by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dordrecht to Apeldoorn is to drive which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx €25 ($25).

The cheapest way to travel between Dordrecht and Apeldoorn, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €11 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dordrecht and Apeldoorn. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dordrecht to Apeldoorn. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rotterdam Centraal and Amersfoort Centraal. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 1h 45m.

Dutch Railways run train services between Dordrecht and Apeldoorn. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 1h 45m, 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 Dordrecht and Apeldoorn. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dordrecht to Apeldoorn. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Utrecht CS Jaarbeurszijde and Ede-Wageningen. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

Qbuzz, Dutch Railways and Keolis Nederland run regular bus services between Dordrecht and Apeldoorn. Buses run hourly and take around 2h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dordrecht to Apeldoorn. We recommend that you take the train to Rotterdam Centraal then Amersfoort Centraal and then to Apeldoorn. instead which will take 1h 45m.

The closest major airport to Apeldoorn is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) (AMS) which is approximately 81km (50 miles) from Apeldoorn. Eindhoven Airport (EIN) (EIN) 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 Dordrecht and Apeldoorn. The distance is around 121km (75 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dordrecht to Apeldoorn is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around €34 ($34).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dordrecht and Apeldoorn

Transport options from Dordrecht to Apeldoorn
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 45m
€34($34)
every 30 mins139km (87 miles)
Train via Utrecht Centraal2h 20m
€31($31)
every 3 hours194km (120 miles)
Bus
2h 50m
€11($11)
hourly138km (86 miles)
Drive
1h 25m
€25($25)
on demand121km (75 miles)

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Airports near Apeldoorn

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

AMS
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
International Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from Apeldoorn
EIN
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
International Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Apeldoorn
RTM
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
105km (66 miles) from Apeldoorn