How to get from Rotterdam to Arnhem by metro and train?

From Rotterdam to Arnhem by metro and train

To get from Rotterdam to Arnhem in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one metro line and 2 train lines: take the D metro from Zuidplein station to Rotterdam Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Utrecht Centraal station to Arnhem Centraal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min.

106min
Metro - D
Metro - D
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Zuidplein

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Rotterdam
  • 2
    Metro - D
    Wait for metro
    D
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    ID HA8700
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Utrecht Centraal
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    37 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Nijmegen
  • 8
    Ride to train station Arnhem Centraal
    Ride to train station
    Arnhem Centraal
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Rotterdam to Arnhem by metro and train via E, IC and IC

To get from Rotterdam to Arnhem in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one metro line and 2 train lines: take the E metro from Zuidplein station to Rotterdam Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Utrecht Centraal station to Arnhem Centraal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min.

117min
Metro - E
Metro - E
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Zuidplein

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Rotterdam
  • 2
    Metro - E
    Wait for metro
    E
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    ID HA8001
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Utrecht Centraal
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    37 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Nijmegen
  • 8
    Ride to train station Arnhem Centraal
    Ride to train station
    Arnhem Centraal
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Rotterdam to Arnhem

The distance between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Arnhem, Netherlands is approximately 117.87 km, which can typically be travelled in 106 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rotterdam to Arnhem by metro and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Netherlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Rotterdam

Rotterdam is located at Rotterdam, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Zuidplein.

Metro stations close to Rotterdam:

  • Zuidplein

Bus stations close to Rotterdam:

  • Rotterdam, Zuidplein
  • Zuidplein Hoog
  • Zuidplein (Perron F)

Public transit stations close to Arnhem, Netherlands

Arnhem is located at Arnhem, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Arnhem, Bothaplein.

Train stations close to Arnhem:

  • Arnhem Velperpoort
  • Arnhem Centraal
  • Arnhem Presikhaaf

Bus stations close to Arnhem:

  • Arnhem, Bothaplein
  • Arnhem, Sonsbeekweg
  • Arnhem, Rijnstraat

Related Routes

Alternative route from Rotterdam to Arnhem by metro and train via E, IC and IC

To get from Rotterdam to Arnhem in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one metro line and 2 train lines: take the E metro from Zuidplein station to Rotterdam Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Utrecht Centraal station to Arnhem Centraal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min.

117min
Metro - E
Metro - E
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Zuidplein

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Rotterdam
  • 2
    Metro - E
    Wait for metro
    E
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    ID HA8001
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Utrecht Centraal
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    37 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Nijmegen
  • 8
    Ride to train station Arnhem Centraal
    Ride to train station
    Arnhem Centraal
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 106 minutes, using Metro line D, Train line IC, Train line IC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Rotterdam to Arnhem?

    The alternative route takes 117 minutes, using Metro line E, Train line IC, Train line IC.

  • Is there a direct metro between Rotterdam and Arnhem in Netherlands?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 46 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Rotterdam to Arnhem in Netherlands?

    The D metro line goes from Rotterdam Centraal station near Rotterdam to Rotterdam Centraal station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Rotterdam Centraal station near Arnhem in Netherlands

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

    The total travel time between Rotterdam and Arnhem in Netherlands by metro and train is about 1 hr 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Rotterdam to get to Arnhem in Netherlands?

    Get on the D metro from the Rotterdam Centraal station near Rotterdam in Netherlands.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Rotterdam and Arnhem in Netherlands?

    Get off the metro at the Rotterdam Centraal station, which is closest to Arnhem in Netherlands.

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