What is the cheapest way to get from Arnhem to Externsteine?

The cheapest way to get from Arnhem to Externsteine is to bus which costs €27 - €55 and takes 6h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Arnhem to Externsteine?

The fastest way to get from Arnhem to Externsteine is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs €45 - €70.

How far is it from Arnhem to Externsteine?

The distance between Arnhem and Externsteine is 300 km. The road distance is 261 km.

How do I travel from Arnhem to Externsteine without a car?

The best way to get from Arnhem to Externsteine without a car is to train via Duisburg which takes 5h 36m and costs €50 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Arnhem to Externsteine?

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Arnhem to Externsteine, including transfers.

Train or bus from Arnhem to Externsteine?

The best way to get from Arnhem to Externsteine is to train via Duisburg which takes 5h 36m and costs €50 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €55 and takes 6h 47m.

Can I drive from Arnhem to Externsteine?

Yes, the driving distance between Arnhem to Externsteine is 261 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Arnhem to Externsteine.

Where can I stay near Externsteine?

There are 427+ hotels available in Externsteine.

Arnhem to Externsteine - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Arnhem to Externsteine by train, bus, night train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Duisburg
best
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg HbfIce / ...
2. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to AltenbekenRe
5h 36m
€53–107
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arnhem Central Station to Gütersloh central bus stationN69
6h 47m
€27–53
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Arnhem Centraal to Hamm(Westf)HbfNj
2. Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Paderborn HbfRe
5h 21m
€44–290
Drive 261 km
1. Drive from Arnhem to Externsteine261 km
2h 27m
€47–67
Train
1. Take the train from Zutphen to HengeloStoptrein RS24
2. Take the train from Hengelo to Bielefeld HbfStoptrein RB61 / ...
6h 28m
€51–72

Arnhem to Externsteine by train, bus, and foot

103Weekly Services

5h 36mAverage Duration

€53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 299.5 km
Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Arnhem, Netherlands and Externsteine, Germany?

You can take a train from Arnhem Centraal to Externsteine via Duisburg Hbf, Altenbeken, H-BM-Horn, Bahnhof, H-BM-Horn, Abzweig Bahnhof, and Horn-Holzh., Abzw.Externsteine in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Arnhem Central Station to Gütersloh central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €17–24 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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