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

By metro and train

To get from Arnhem to Rotterdam in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one metro line: take the IC train from Arnhem Centraal station to Utrecht Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the D metro from Rotterdam Centraal station to Zuidplein station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min.

113min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Metro - D
Metro - D
Leaves from Arnhem Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Arnhem Centraal
    290 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Helder
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    37 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    ID HA8700
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Metro - D
    Wait for metro
    D
    De Akkers
  • 8
    Ride to metro station Zuidplein
    Ride to metro station
    Zuidplein
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by metro and train via IC, IC and E

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

121min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Metro - E
Metro - E
Leaves from Arnhem Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Arnhem Centraal
    290 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Helder
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    37 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    ID HA8000
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Metro - E
    Wait for metro
    E
    Slinge
  • 8
    Ride to metro station Zuidplein
    Ride to metro station
    Zuidplein
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Arnhem to Rotterdam

The distance between Arnhem, Netherlands and Rotterdam, Netherlands is approximately 118.31 km, which can typically be travelled in 113 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Arnhem to Rotterdam 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

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

Train stations close to Arnhem:

  • Arnhem Centraal
  • Arnhem Velperpoort
  • Arnhem Presikhaaf

Bus stations close to Arnhem:

  • Arnhem, Centraal Station

Public transit stations close to Rotterdam, Netherlands

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

Metro stations close to Rotterdam:

  • Zuidplein

Bus stations close to Rotterdam:

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

Alternative route by metro and train via IC, IC and E

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

121min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Metro - E
Metro - E
Leaves from Arnhem Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Arnhem Centraal
    290 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Helder
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    37 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    ID HA8000
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Metro - E
    Wait for metro
    E
    Slinge
  • 8
    Ride to metro station Zuidplein
    Ride to metro station
    Zuidplein
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 113 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC, Bus line D.

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

    The alternative route takes 121 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC, Bus line E.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 53 min.

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

    The IC train line goes from Arnhem Centraal station near Arnhem to Den Helder station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one metro line till Den Helder station near Rotterdam in Netherlands

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

    The total travel time between Arnhem and Rotterdam in Netherlands by train and metro is about 1 hr 53 min.

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

    Get on the IC train from the Arnhem Centraal station near Arnhem in Netherlands.

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

    Get off the train at the Den Helder station, which is closest to Rotterdam in Netherlands.

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