The distance between Groningen and Arnhem is around 173km (107 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Groningen to Arnhem by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Zwolle and then to Arnhem Centraal.
Take the train to Zwolle then take the bus to Apeldoorn Station and then to Arnhem Willemsplein.
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There are several options for getting from Groningen to Arnhem by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 2h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €27 ($27).
The distance between Groningen and Arnhem is around 173km (107 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 144km (90 miles)
It takes around 2h 10m to get from Groningen and Arnhem by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Groningen to Arnhem is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €27 ($27).
The cheapest way to travel between Groningen and Arnhem, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Groningen and Arnhem. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Groningen to Arnhem. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Zwolle. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.
Dutch Railways run train services between Groningen and Arnhem. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Groningen and Arnhem. We recommend that you drive to Arnhem. instead which will take 2hrs.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Groningen to Arnhem. We recommend that you take the train to Zwolle and then to Arnhem Centraal. instead which will take 2h 10m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Groningen and Arnhem. The distance is around 173km (107 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Groningen to Arnhem is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 10m | €35($35) | hourly | 179km (111 miles) |
Train and Bus | 2h 40m | €22($22) | every 30 mins | 176km (109 miles) |
Drive | 2hrs | €27($27) | on demand | 173km (107 miles) |
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The following major airports near Arnhem offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.