How to travel from Helmond to Arnhem, Netherlands

The distance between Helmond and Arnhem is around 81km (50 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1hr.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Helmond 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.

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

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Train

Take the train to Hertogenbosch and then to Arnhem Centraal.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
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Bus

Take the bus to Arnhem central train station.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €8($8)
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Drive

Drive to Arnhem.

  • Duration1hr
  • Distance81km (50 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Helmond and Arnhem

There are several options for getting from Helmond to Arnhem by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €8 ($8) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €17 ($17).

The distance between Helmond and Arnhem is around 81km (50 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 59km (37 miles)

It takes around 1h 15m to get from Helmond and Arnhem by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Helmond to Arnhem is to drive which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx €17 ($17).

The cheapest way to travel between Helmond and Arnhem, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €8 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Helmond and Arnhem. It typically takes around 1h 15m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Helmond to Arnhem. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hertogenbosch. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 1h 15m.

Dutch Railways run train services between Helmond and Arnhem. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 1h 15m, 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 Helmond and Arnhem. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Helmond to Arnhem. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Eindhoven Centraal and Eindhoven Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 2hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Helmond and Arnhem. Buses run twice daily and take around 2hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Helmond to Arnhem. We recommend that you take the train to Hertogenbosch and then to Arnhem Centraal. instead which will take 1h 15m.

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 Helmond and Arnhem. The distance is around 81km (50 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Helmond to Arnhem is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 15m and will usually cost around €24 ($24).

How do I get from Helmond to Arnhem

Compare travel optionsbetween Helmond and Arnhem

Transport options from Helmond to Arnhem
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 15m
€24($24)
every 30 mins107km (66 miles)
Bus
2hrs
€8($8)
twice daily101km (63 miles)
Drive
1hr
€17($17)
on demand81km (50 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