Dortmund to Arnhem by train
Arnhem lies 119 km (74 mi) north-west of Dortmund, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 3 min at the speeds typical of Germany and The Netherlands rail, over roughly 145 km (90 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Dortmund | Arnhem | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | The Netherlands |
| Population | 588,462 | 162,424 |
| Elevation | 96 m (315 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Arnhem Centraal railway station, Arnhem Zuid railway station, Arnhem Presikhaaf railway station |
| Postal codes | 44135–44388 | 6811–6846 |
What changes when you arrive in Arnhem
Crossing from Germany into The Netherlands: the dialling code becomes +31; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book trains from Dortmund to Arnhem
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Staying in Arnhem
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Common questions
How far is Arnhem from Dortmund?
119 km (74 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Dortmund; by road roughly 145 km (90 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dortmund to Arnhem by train?
About 1 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dortmund and Arnhem?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Arnhem?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.