- Must visit
Centraal Museum
Utrecht’s main art and city museum, known for old masters, modern art, design, and strong local history collections including Rietveld and Dick Bruna.
Cheapest price
$5
Average price
$7
Fastest journey
30 m
Average duration
34 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
35 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Amsterdam to Utrecht is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam to Utrecht will cost around $7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.
Of the 17 buses that leave Amsterdam for Utrecht on Tue, Jul 07, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jul 07 the direct buses cover the 35 km distance in an average of 34 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 30 m .
On Tue, Jul 07 the slowest buses will take 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Utrecht among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 21 miles (35 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$8 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 13m Average total duration 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m Average total duration Fastest 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Utrecht:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Utrecht costing on average $13 (€11).
Other travel options to Utrecht take longer:
Bus takes on average 43m.
You'll arrive about 13m sooner (43m by bus vs 56m by car) and save roughly $2 (€2) compared to fuel and tolls ($8 (€6) vs $10 (€8)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 10:11PM | Duration 1h26 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam to Utrecht buses for today, Monday, July 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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1610 | 8:45 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1h26 | 10:11 PM Utrecht, NH Hotel (Jaarbeursplein) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 0h40 | 9:25 PM Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A | 0 transfersDirect | |
1698 | 9:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1h05 | 10:35 PM Utrecht, NH Hotel (Jaarbeursplein) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, July 7 | |||||
FlixBus | 7:30 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0h55 | 8:25 AM Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0h40 | 8:10 AM Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:55 AM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 0h30 | 8:25 AM Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0h45 | 8:45 AM Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0h40 | 9:25 AM Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:45 AM Amsterdam Central Bus Station (Bus Stop H) | 1h10 | 10:55 AM Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:50 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0h40 | 10:30 AM Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:15 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0h40 | 10:55 AM Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A | 0 transfersDirect | |
51112 | 2:20 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0h45 | 3:05 PM Utrecht, NH Hotel (Jaarbeursplein) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:45 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 1h00 | 3:45 PM Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:15 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 0h30 | 3:45 PM Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 1h00 | 5:15 PM Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0h50 | 5:05 PM Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:45 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 0h30 | 5:15 PM Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:20 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1h05 | 9:25 PM Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Amsterdam to Utrecht run on average 10 times per day, taking around 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:25. The fastest bus covers the 21 miles (35 km) distance in 30m.
Distance 21 miles (35 km) |
Average bus duration 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 30m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:25 PM |
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Discover the best of Utrecht — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Utrecht trip today.
Utrecht’s main art and city museum, known for old masters, modern art, design, and strong local history collections including Rietveld and Dick Bruna.
One of the Netherlands’ best transport museums, combining historic trains with immersive displays in a grand former station building.
Although best known as a castle, it also functions as a museum-like heritage attraction with restored interiors, collections, and landscaped grounds.
Utrecht’s signature canal lined with wharves, bridges, shops, and historic houses, ideal for walking and classic city views.
The central square around the Dom Tower and cathedral ruins, packed with history and one of the city’s essential orientation points.
A charming historic quarter of lanes, courtyards, museums, and canal views, popular for slow walks and cultural stops.
A classic Dutch snack of a soft bread roll filled with a juicy meatball, often served with mustard or gravy. Popular in cafés and snack bars across Utrecht.
A beloved Dutch fried croquette with a ragout filling, usually beef, eaten as a snack or in a bread roll. It is a familiar everyday comfort food in Utrecht.
Small deep-fried balls filled with savory ragout, traditionally served with mustard alongside beer. They are a staple Dutch bar snack in Utrecht pubs.
Casual and well-regarded spot for craft beer and hearty food, with an industrial atmosphere and a strong local following in Utrecht.
Established Indonesian restaurant with a strong reputation for rijsttafel and richly spiced dishes, offering a polished dining experience.
Well-known central Utrecht restaurant in a historic building, serving refined Dutch and European dishes in an elegant but approachable setting.
Prices are above average for Europe. Groceries and transit are reasonable, but hotels and dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good service is appreciated. Round up for taxis; small tips are optional in cafes.
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NH Hotel Utrecht Jaarbeursplein, Utrecht -> Utrecht Centraal, Utrecht
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Amsterdam to Utrecht by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Utrecht, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Amsterdam to Utrecht buses use the Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) to Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn station pair, with some services arriving at Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn. Use this guide to compare Amsterdam and Utrecht bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Amsterdam, Amstel is 3 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam, Amstel has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café Amstel (in the station), Burger King (in the station), La Place (0.2 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam, Amstel.
Available at Amsterdam, Amstel: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam, Amstel: Elevators, ramps.
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) is 3 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Sloterdijk (in the station), Burger King (in the station), Julia's (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the shopping area.
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
Available at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk): Elevators, ramps.
Utrecht Overvecht is 2 km from Utrecht city centre. Public transport options include:
Utrecht Overvecht has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Utrecht Overvecht: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Utrecht Lunetten is 3 km from Utrecht city centre. Public transport options include:
Utrecht Lunetten has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Utrecht Lunetten: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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