How to get from Dortmund to Arnhem
- 119 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 2h 45m
- 2 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
2h 45m
direct
Bus
€12
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Dortmund to Arnhem. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 45m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 119 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
119 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €29Omio catalogue, Sep 21 | 4h 09m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €11Omio catalogue, Sep 21 | 2h 45mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€29Omio catalogue, Sep 214h 09m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€11Omio catalogue, Sep 212h 45m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Dortmund to Arnhem: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Dortmund central → Arnhembus
FlixBus·2h 45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Dortmund to Arnhem
FlixBus runs 2 scheduled departures a day, the first at 04:10 and the last at 05:10.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 2 | 04:10 | 05:10 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Sep 21
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Dortmund to Arnhem works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Dortmund central to Arnhem Central, about 2h 45m. In total it's roughly €12 over 2h 45m, direct, no transfers.
Dortmund to Arnhem: common questions
How long does it take to get from Dortmund to Arnhem?
The most useful route takes about 2h 45m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Dortmund to Arnhem?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 04:10 and the last at 05:10, from Dortmund central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Dortmund to Arnhem?
2 a day with FlixBus, between 04:10 and 05:10.
Which station does the bus from Dortmund to Arnhem leave from?
Dortmund central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Arnhem from Dortmund?
About 119 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Dortmund to Arnhem cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €12. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Dortmund to Arnhem?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn.
Can you get from Dortmund to Arnhem without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h 41m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Arnhem?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026