The distance between Leeuwarden and Arnhem is around 162km (100 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Leeuwarden 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 Arnhem → Leeuwarden if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Zwolle and then to Arnhem Centraal.
Take the bus to Heerenveen Busstation and then to Meppel then 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 Leeuwarden to Arnhem by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €34 ($34).
The distance between Leeuwarden and Arnhem is around 162km (100 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 135km (84 miles)
It takes around 1h 55m to get from Leeuwarden and Arnhem by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Leeuwarden to Arnhem is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €34 ($34).
The cheapest way to travel between Leeuwarden and Arnhem, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Leeuwarden and Arnhem. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Leeuwarden 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 1h 55m.
Dutch Railways run train services between Leeuwarden and Arnhem. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 55m, 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 Leeuwarden and Arnhem. We recommend that you drive to Arnhem. instead which will take 1h 55m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Leeuwarden to Arnhem. We recommend that you take the train to Zwolle and then to Arnhem Centraal. instead which will take 1h 55m.
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 Leeuwarden and Arnhem. The distance is around 162km (100 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Leeuwarden to Arnhem is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around €29 ($29).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 55m | €29($29) | hourly | 168km (105 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3h 30m | €22($22) | hourly | 198km (123 miles) |
Drive | 1h 55m | €34($34) | on demand | 162km (100 miles) |
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The following major airports near Arnhem offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.