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

From Rotterdam to Arnhem by bus, metro and train

To get from Rotterdam to Arnhem in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one metro line, one bus line and one train line: take the B metro from Nieuw Verlaat station to Kralingse Zoom station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 388 bus and finally take the IC train from Utrecht Centraal station to Arnhem Centraal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 47 min. The bus, metro and train schedule from Rotterdam may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, metro and train schedule to Arnhem on the Moovit app.

167min
Walk to metro stationMetro - B
Metro - B
Bus - 388388
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Nieuw Verlaat

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Nieuw Verlaat
    850 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Metro - B
    Wait for metro
    B
    Steendijkpolder
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Kralingse Zoom
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rotterdam, Kralingse Zoom (Perron D)
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 388388
    Wait for bus
    388
    Utrecht
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Utrecht, Cs Jaarbeurszijde
    80 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    110 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Nijmegen
  • 9
    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 136.76 km, which can typically be travelled in 167 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rotterdam to Arnhem by bus, metro and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Netherlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Metro And Train schedule from Rotterdam to Arnhem

To check the bus, metro and train schedule from Rotterdam to Arnhem using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Rotterdam) and destination (Arnhem), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, metro and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, metro 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, metro and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 167 minutes, using Metro line B, Bus line 388, Train line IC.

  • Is there a direct metro between Rotterdam and Arnhem?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line, one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 47 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Rotterdam to Arnhem?

    The B metro line goes from Nieuw Verlaat station near Rotterdam in Rotterdam to Kralingse Zoom station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Kralingse Zoom station near Arnhem in Netherlands.

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

    The total travel time between Rotterdam in Rotterdam and Arnhem in Netherlands by metro, bus and train is about 2 hr 47 min.

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

    Get on the B metro from the Nieuw Verlaat station near Rotterdam in Rotterdam.

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

    Get off the metro at the Kralingse Zoom station, which is closest to Arnhem in Netherlands.

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