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 B metro from Nieuw Verlaat station to Alexander 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 36 min.

96min
Walk to metro stationMetro - B
Metro - B
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Arnhem
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
    Alexander
    5 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Utrecht Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    29 min
  • 6
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Arnhem Centraal
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Arnhem Centraal
    32 min
  • 8
    Walk to Arnhem
    Walk to
    Arnhem
    290 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Rotterdam to Arnhem by metro and train via A, 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 A metro from Romeynshof station to Alexander 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 51 min.

111min
Walk to metro stationMetro - A
Metro - A
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Arnhem
Leaves from Romeynshof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Romeynshof
    1.72 km • 23 min
  • 2
    Metro - A
    Wait for metro
    A
    Schiedam Centrum
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Alexander
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Akkrum
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    29 min
  • 6
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Nijmegen
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Arnhem Centraal
    35 min
  • 8
    Walk to Arnhem
    Walk to
    Arnhem
    290 m • 4 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 105.95 km, which can typically be travelled in 96 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 Arnhem, Netherlands

Arnhem is located at Arnhem, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Arnhem, Centraal Station (D).

Train stations close to Arnhem:

  • Arnhem Velperpoort
  • Oosterbeek
  • Arnhem Presikhaaf

Bus stations close to Arnhem:

  • Arnhem, Centraal Station (D)
  • Arnhem Centraal
  • Arnhem, Centraal Station

Related Routes

Alternative route from Rotterdam to Arnhem by metro and train via A, 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 A metro from Romeynshof station to Alexander 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 51 min.

111min
Walk to metro stationMetro - A
Metro - A
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Arnhem
Leaves from Romeynshof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Romeynshof
    1.72 km • 23 min
  • 2
    Metro - A
    Wait for metro
    A
    Schiedam Centrum
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Alexander
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Akkrum
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    29 min
  • 6
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Nijmegen
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Arnhem Centraal
    35 min
  • 8
    Walk to Arnhem
    Walk to
    Arnhem
    290 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Bus line B, Bus line IC, Bus line IC.

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

    The alternative route takes 111 minutes, using Bus line A, Bus line IC, Bus line IC.

  • Is there a direct metro between Rotterdam and Arnhem?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 36 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Rotterdam to Arnhem?

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

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

    The total travel time between Rotterdam in Rotterdam and Arnhem in Netherlands by metro and train is about 1 hr 36 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 Steendijkpolder station, which is closest to Arnhem in Netherlands.

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