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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Arnhem is to bus and fly and train which costs €65 - €240 and takes 6h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Arnhem is to train and fly which takes 4h 46m and costs €130 - €420.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Arnhem?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Arnhem. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Arnhem Centraal via Liverpool Street station, London St. Pancras Int., Rotterdam Centraal and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

How far is it from Colchester to Arnhem?

The distance between Colchester and Arnhem is 708 km.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Arnhem without a car is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs €110 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Colchester to Arnhem, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Arnhem train from?

Colchester to Arnhem train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

What is the time difference between Colchester and Arnhem?

Arnhem is 1h ahead of Colchester. It is currently 5:57 AM in Colchester and 6:57 AM in Arnhem.

Where does the Colchester to Arnhem train arrive?

Colchester to Arnhem train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Where can I stay near Arnhem?

There are 912+ hotels available in Arnhem.

Colchester to Arnhem - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Colchester to Arnhem by train (Eurostar), bus, car ferry, train, car, car train, or plane

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 Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Arnhem Centraaltrain Ice
6h 34m
€118–444
Train to London Southend Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colchester to Shenfieldtrain
2. Fly from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane SEN - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraaltrain
5h 50m
€64–268
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Greyfriars to Harwich International Stationbus 102
2. Take the car ferry from Harwich International Port to Port of Hoek van Hollandcarferry
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Arnhem Centraaltrain Ice
11h 57m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Colchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Arnhemcar
6h 17m
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Arnhem Centraaltrain
4h 46m
€137–412
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Colchester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Arnhemcar
7h 29m
€118–184
Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Norwichtrain
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane NWI - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraaltrain
5h 16m
€160–802
Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraaltrain
5h 28m
€132–419
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane STN - EIN
3. Take the train from 's-Hertogenbosch to Arnhem Centraaltrain
6h 17m
€66–240
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane STN - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem Centraaltrain
5h 25m
€72–238
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
6h 56m
€74–280

Colchester to Arnhem by train and subway

47Weekly Services

6h 34mAverage Duration

€118Cheapest Price

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Distance: 707.5 km
Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Arnhem, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Colchester to Arnhem Centraal via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., Rotterdam Centraal, and Utrecht Centraal in around 6h 34m.

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