- Must visit
Het Spoorwegmuseum
Leading Dutch railway museum with historic trains, interactive exhibits, and family-friendly displays inside a former station hall.
Cheapest price
€45
Average price
€45
Fastest journey
2 h 34 m
Average duration
2 h 34 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
147 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Neuss to Utrecht is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Neuss to Utrecht will cost around €45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €45.
Of the 1 trains that leave Neuss for Utrecht on Wed, Aug 05, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct trains cover the 147 km distance in an average of 2 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 34 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 2 h 34 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Neuss to Utrecht among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a train costs an average of €45.
Distance: 91 miles (147 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€47 Average price | €13 Average price Cheapest | €33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Neuss to Utrecht:
A bus is €34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Neuss to Utrecht costing on average €47.
Other travel options to Utrecht take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 50m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (2h 19m by train vs 2h 20m by car). Tickets start at around €47 compared to roughly €33 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Neuss to Utrecht trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:01 AM Neuss | 2h34 | 10:35 AM Utrecht | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Neuss to Utrecht run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €45 but you can travel from only €11 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 01:54, the last at 21:24. The fastest train covers the 91 miles (147 km) distance in 2h 34m.
Distance 91 miles (147 km) |
Average train duration 2h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price €45 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 2h 34m |
First train 1:54 AM |
Last train 9:24 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 28 days |
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Leading Dutch railway museum with historic trains, interactive exhibits, and family-friendly displays inside a former station hall.
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Moderate for Western Europe: hotels are often pricey, but dining and transit are manageable for most visitors compared with Amsterdam or other major Dutch cities.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis are often rounded up. In cafes, small change or rounding up is appreciated.
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Utrecht Centraal -> Dom Square
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Neuss to Utrecht by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Utrecht, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Neuss to Utrecht trains use the Neuss Hbf to Utrecht Centraal station pair. Use this guide to compare Neuss and Utrecht train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Neuss Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Thai Royal im Anker, Crescon, Pizzeria Nudelhaus Pulcinella, Cafe Extrablatt
Wi-Fi is available at Neuss Hbf. ATMs are available at Neuss Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Neuss Hbf. Information desks are available at Neuss Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Neuss Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Neuss Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Neuss Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Neuss Hbf.
Nearby hotels include City Partner City Hotel Amadeo, Hansa-Hotel.
Neuss Süd is 1 km from Neuss city centre. Public transport options include:
Neuss Süd has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Five Stars, Dreikönigen Grill, Pizzaman Neuss, Smile
Wi-Fi is available at Neuss Süd. ATMs are available at Neuss Süd.
Ticket office support is available at Neuss Süd. Information desks are available at Neuss Süd.
Luggage storage is available at Neuss Süd. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Neuss Süd: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Neuss Süd: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Neuss Süd.
Utrecht Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant De Rechtbank, Humphrey's Utrecht
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Utrecht Centraal. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Utrecht Centraal. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Utrecht Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Utrecht Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Utrecht Centraal: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Crowne Plaza Utrecht, NH Utrecht, Park Plaza Utrecht.
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