The average train between Rotterdam and Arnhem takes 1h 26m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Rotterdam to Arnhem. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Rotterdam and Arnhem. The earliest departure is at 12:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Arnhem at 1:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Gouda and take an average of 1h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 25m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Rotterdam to Arnhem? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Arnhem. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal station and arriving at Arnhem Centraal station via Gouda station and Utrecht Centraal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
Rotterdam to Arnhem train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Arnhem train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.
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The distance between Rotterdam and Arnhem is 98.3 km. The road distance is 113 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Arnhem Centraal via Gouda and Utrecht Centraal in around 1h 38m.