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Trip Summary
You can pick from 95 daily train trips between Arnhem and Melsungen. The average train journey from Arnhem to Melsungen takes 8 hours, but some DB Intercity-Express train trips are as short as 5 hours and 19 minutes.
| Distance | 168 mi (270 km) |
| Fastest train | 5h 0m |
| Lowest price | $28.13 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 4 |
Which train should you take from Arnhem to Melsungen?
There are 4 train lines with service from Arnhem to Melsungen. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 67 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 3 | 5h 42m | $60.13 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 67 | 7h 46m | $75.48 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 19 | 7h 11m | $58.84 |
| Non-federally owned railway company | 6 | 9h 4m | $74.17 |
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Arnhem to Melsungen start from $45, and on average cost . Daily there are 19 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Melsungen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Arnhem leaves from Train Station . And in Melsungen trains arrive at Train Station and one other train station.
From Arnhem to Melsungen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 7 hours and 11 minutes. If you are looking to get to Melsungen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 5 hours and 0 minutes.
Non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Arnhem to Melsungen start from $74, and on average cost . Daily there are 6 Non-federally owned railway company schedules to Melsungen. Non-federally owned railway company in Arnhem leaves from Train Station . And in Melsungen trains arrive at Train Station and one other train station.
From Arnhem to Melsungen train travel on Non-federally owned railway company takes 9 hours and 4 minutes. If you are looking to get to Melsungen faster, Non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 5 hours and 0 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Arnhem and Melsungen is approximately 168 miles, or 270 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 8 hours, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 19 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from Arnhem to Melsungen tend to have the most passengers on Tuesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Tuesday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Tuesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Arnhem at 12:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 95 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Arnhem?
Main departure station: Train Station
There is one train station in Arnhem.
All train stations in Arnhem:
Train Station
Where is the train station in Melsungen?
Main arrival station: Melsungen Bartenwetzerbrücke
Melsungen receives travelers from Arnhem at its two active train stations.
All train stations in Melsungen:
Melsungen Bartenwetzerbrücke
Train Station
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