How to get from Leeuwarden to Arnhem by bus and train?

From Leeuwarden to Arnhem by bus and train

To get from Leeuwarden to Arnhem in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Leeuwarden station to Steenwijk station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SNELBUS IPV TREIN bus and finally take the IC train from Zwolle station to Arnhem Centraal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 34 min. The bus and train schedule from Leeuwarden may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Arnhem on the Moovit app.

154min
Train - IC
IC
Bus - SNELBUS IPV TREINSNELBUS IPV TREIN
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Leeuwarden

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Leeuwarden
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Meppel
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Steenwijk
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    [Steenwijk] Voorzijde Station, Bushalte A, Stationsplein
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - SNELBUS IPV TREINSNELBUS IPV TREIN
    Wait for bus
    SNELBUS IPV TREIN
    Zwolle
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    [Zwolle] Zuidzijde, Hanzelaan
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Zwolle
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Roosendaal
  • 9
    Ride to train station Arnhem Centraal
    Ride to train station
    Arnhem Centraal
    59 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Leeuwarden to Arnhem

The distance between Leeuwarden, Netherlands and Arnhem, Netherlands is approximately 169.59 km, which can typically be travelled in 154 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Leeuwarden to Arnhem by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Netherlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Leeuwarden to Arnhem

To check the bus and train schedule from Leeuwarden to Arnhem using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Leeuwarden) and destination (Arnhem), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Leeuwarden to Arnhem?

    The fastest way takes 154 minutes, using Train line IC, Bus line SNELBUS IPV TREIN, Train line IC.

  • Is there a direct train between Leeuwarden and Arnhem in Netherlands?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 34 min.

  • Which train line goes from Leeuwarden to Arnhem in Netherlands?

    The IC train line goes from Steenwijk station near Leeuwarden to [Steenwijk] Voorzijde Station, Bushalte A, Stationsplein station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till [Steenwijk] Voorzijde Station, Bushalte A, Stationsplein station near Arnhem in Netherlands.

  • How long does it take to travel from Leeuwarden to Arnhem in Netherlands by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Leeuwarden and Arnhem in Netherlands by train and bus is about 2 hr 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Leeuwarden to get to Arnhem in Netherlands?

    Get on the IC train from the Steenwijk station near Leeuwarden in Netherlands.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Leeuwarden and Arnhem in Netherlands?

    Get off the train at the [Steenwijk] Voorzijde Station, Bushalte A, Stationsplein station, which is closest to Arnhem in Netherlands.

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