Düsseldorf to Arnhem by train
Arnhem lies 103 km (64 mi) north-west of Düsseldorf, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 55 min at the speeds typical of Germany and The Netherlands rail, over roughly 126 km (78 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Düsseldorf | Arnhem | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | The Netherlands |
| Population | 618,685 | 162,424 |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) |
| Stations on record | Düsseldorf Central Station, Düsseldorf-Flingern station, Düsseldorf Wehrhahn station | Arnhem Centraal railway station, Arnhem Zuid railway station, Arnhem Presikhaaf railway station |
| Postal codes | 40210–40629 | 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 Düsseldorf to Arnhem
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Common questions
How far is Arnhem from Düsseldorf?
103 km (64 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Düsseldorf; by road roughly 126 km (78 mi).
How long does it take to get from Düsseldorf to Arnhem by train?
About 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Düsseldorf 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.