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 7h 11m.

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 299 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 which takes 5h 37m and costs €50 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m 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 which takes 5h 37m and costs €50 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €55 and takes 7h 11m.

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 709+ hotels available in Externsteine.

Arnhem to Externsteine - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Arnhem to Externsteine by train, bus, 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
best
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg HbfIce / ...
2. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Paderborn HbfRe
5h 37m
€50–115
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arnhem Central Station to Gütersloh central bus stationN69
7h 11m
€27–53
Drive 261 km
1. Drive from Arnhem to Externsteine261 km
2h 27m
€47–68
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zutphen to Hengelo
2. Take the train from Hengelo to Herford, Bahnhof
3. Take the bus from Herford, Bahnhof to Detmold, Bahnhof
7h 20m
€48–64

Arnhem to Externsteine by train, bus, and foot

100Weekly Services

5h 37mAverage Duration

€50Cheapest Price

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Distance: 299.4 km
Duration: 5h 37m

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

You can take a train from Arnhem Centraal to Externsteine via Duisburg Hbf, Paderborn Hbf, H-BM-Horn, Bahnhof, H-BM-Horn, Bahnhof, and Horn-Holzh., Abzw.Externsteine in around 5h 37m. 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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