- Must visit
Het Spoorwegmuseum
Leading Dutch railway museum with historic trains, interactive exhibits, and family-friendly displays inside a former station hall.
Cheapest price on Sep 28
CHF14
Average ticket price on Sep 28
CHF14
Fastest journey on Sep 28
37 m
Average journey duration on Sep 28
37 m
Trains on Sep 28
94
Distance
48 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rotterdam to Utrecht is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rotterdam to Utrecht will cost around CHF14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only CHF14.
On Mon, Sep 28, we found 94 trains from Rotterdam to Utrecht, including 68 direct services.
On Mon, Sep 28 the direct trains cover the 48 km distance in an average of 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 37 m .
On Mon, Sep 28 the slowest trains will take 37 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.
IC 1406
IC 2817
SPR 4012 · IC 617
IC 1410
IC 2825
IC 2817
IC 2825
IC 2021
IC 2821
IC 2827The table below shows live departures for Rotterdam to Utrecht trains for today, Sunday, September 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:02 PM Rotterdam | 1h46 | 12:48 AM Utrecht | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, September 28 | |||||
IC 1406 | 1:02 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h46 | 2:48 AM Utrecht Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 5186 · IC 1410 · SPR 8815 | 1:06 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 4h36 | 5:42 AM Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn | 2 transfers | |
IC 1410 | 2:02 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h46 | 3:48 AM Utrecht Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1414 | 3:02 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h46 | 4:48 AM Utrecht Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1418 | 4:02 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 1h49 | 5:51 AM Utrecht Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 4012 · IC 617 | 5:24 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h53 | 6:17 AM Utrecht Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 2817 | 5:50 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h37 | 6:27 AM Utrecht Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 4014 · IC 519 | 5:54 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h53 | 6:47 AM Utrecht Centraal | 1 transfer | |
IC 2310 · SPR 8823 | 6:05 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h37 | 7:42 AM Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn | 1 transfer | |
IC 2819 | 6:20 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h37 | 6:57 AM Utrecht Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2021 | 6:35 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h37 | 7:12 AM Utrecht Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2212 · SPR 8825 | 6:35 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h37 | 8:12 AM Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn | 1 transfer | |
IC 2821 | 6:50 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h37 | 7:27 AM Utrecht Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2023 | 7:05 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h37 | 7:42 AM Utrecht Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2314 · SPR 8827 | 7:05 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h37 | 8:42 AM Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn | 1 transfer | |
IC 2823 | 7:20 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h37 | 7:57 AM Utrecht Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2025 | 7:35 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h37 | 8:12 AM Utrecht Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2216 · SPR 8829 | 7:35 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h37 | 9:12 AM Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn | 1 transfer | |
IC 2825 | 7:50 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h37 | 8:27 AM Utrecht Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2027 | 8:05 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h37 | 8:42 AM Utrecht Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2318 · SPR 8831 | 8:05 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h37 | 9:42 AM Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn | 1 transfer | |
IC 2827 | 8:20 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h37 | 8:57 AM Utrecht Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2029 | 8:35 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h37 | 9:12 AM Utrecht Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2220 · SPR 8833 | 8:35 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h37 | 10:12 AM Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn | 1 transfer | |
IC 2829 | 8:50 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h37 | 9:27 AM Utrecht Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2031 | 9:05 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h37 | 9:42 AM Utrecht Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2322 · SPR 8835 | 9:05 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h37 | 10:42 AM Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn | 1 transfer | |
IC 2831 | 9:20 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h37 | 9:57 AM Utrecht Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2033 | 9:35 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h37 | 10:12 AM Utrecht Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2224 · SPR 8837 | 9:35 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h37 | 11:12 AM Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn | 1 transfer | |
IC 2833 | 9:50 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h37 | 10:27 AM Utrecht Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2035 | 10:05 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h37 | 10:42 AM Utrecht Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2326 · SPR 8839 | 10:05 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h37 | 11:42 AM Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn | 1 transfer | |
IC 2835 | 10:20 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h37 | 10:57 AM Utrecht Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2037 | 10:35 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h37 | 11:12 AM Utrecht Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2228 · SPR 8841 | 10:35 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h37 | 12:12 PM Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn | 1 transfer | |
IC 2837 | 10:50 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h37 | 11:27 AM Utrecht Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2039 | 11:05 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h37 | 11:42 AM Utrecht Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2330 · SPR 8843 | 11:05 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h37 | 12:42 PM Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn | 1 transfer | |
IC 2839 | 11:20 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h37 | 11:57 AM Utrecht Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2041 | 11:35 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h37 | 12:12 PM Utrecht Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2232 · SPR 8845 | 11:35 AM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h37 | 1:12 PM Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn | 1 transfer | |
IC 2841 | 11:50 AM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h37 | 12:27 PM Utrecht Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2043 | 12:05 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h37 | 12:42 PM Utrecht Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2334 · SPR 8847 | 12:05 PM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h37 | 1:42 PM Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn | 1 transfer | |
IC 2843 | 12:20 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h37 | 12:57 PM Utrecht Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2045 | 12:35 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h37 | 1:12 PM Utrecht Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2236 · SPR 8849 | 12:35 PM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h37 | 2:12 PM Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn | 1 transfer | |
IC 2845 | 12:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h37 | 1:27 PM Utrecht Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2047 | 1:05 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h37 | 1:42 PM Utrecht Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2338 · SPR 8851 | 1:05 PM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h37 | 2:42 PM Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn | 1 transfer | |
IC 2847 | 1:20 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h37 | 1:57 PM Utrecht Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2049 | 1:35 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h37 | 2:12 PM Utrecht Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2240 · SPR 8853 | 1:35 PM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h37 | 3:12 PM Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn | 1 transfer | |
IC 2849 | 1:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h37 | 2:27 PM Utrecht Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2051 | 2:05 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h37 | 2:42 PM Utrecht Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2342 · SPR 8855 | 2:05 PM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h37 | 3:42 PM Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn | 1 transfer | |
IC 2851 | 2:20 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h37 | 2:57 PM Utrecht Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2053 | 2:35 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h37 | 3:12 PM Utrecht Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2244 · SPR 8857 | 2:35 PM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h37 | 4:12 PM Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn | 1 transfer | |
IC 2853 | 2:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h37 | 3:27 PM Utrecht Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2055 | 3:05 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h37 | 3:42 PM Utrecht Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2346 · SPR 8859 | 3:05 PM Rotterdam Blaak | 1h37 | 4:42 PM Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn | 1 transfer | |
IC 2855 | 3:20 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h37 | 3:57 PM Utrecht Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2057 | 3:35 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h37 | 4:12 PM Utrecht Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2857 | 3:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h37 | 4:27 PM Utrecht Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2059 | 4:05 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h37 | 4:42 PM Utrecht Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2859 | 4:20 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h37 | 4:57 PM Utrecht Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2061 | 4:35 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h37 | 5:12 PM Utrecht Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2861 | 4:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h37 | 5:27 PM Utrecht Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2063 | 5:05 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h37 | 5:42 PM Utrecht Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2863 | 5:20 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h37 | 5:57 PM Utrecht Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2065 | 5:35 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h37 | 6:12 PM Utrecht Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2865 | 5:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h37 | 6:27 PM Utrecht Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2067 | 6:05 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h37 | 6:42 PM Utrecht Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2867 | 6:20 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h37 | 6:57 PM Utrecht Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2069 | 6:35 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h37 | 7:12 PM Utrecht Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2869 | 6:50 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h37 | 7:27 PM Utrecht Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2071 | 7:05 PM Rotterdam Centraal | 0h37 | 7:42 PM Utrecht Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Rotterdam to Utrecht run on average 29 times per day, taking around 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at CHF13 but you can travel from only CHF5 by bus.
There are 22 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 29 miles (48 km) distance in 37m.
Distance 29 miles (48 km) |
Average train duration 55m |
Cheapest ticket price CHF13 |
Trains per day 29 |
Direct trains 22 |
Fastest train 37m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Utrecht — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Utrecht trip today.
Leading Dutch railway museum with historic trains, interactive exhibits, and family-friendly displays inside a former station hall.
National museum of mechanical musical instruments. Its self-playing organs and guided demonstrations make it uniquely memorable.
Major art museum with old masters, Utrecht Caravaggists, fashion, and city history in a striking historic-modern complex.
Utrecht’s signature canal lined with wharf cellars, waterside terraces, and historic buildings. It is the city’s essential walking route.
Large central square between Dom Tower and cathedral ruins, layered with Roman and medieval history and surrounded by major sights.
Green city park on former defensive works, ideal for a relaxed walk around the old center with lawns, paths, and water.
A soft sweet bun filled with spiced currants, raisins and sugar. It is a classic Dutch bakery treat often eaten at breakfast or with coffee.
A thick split pea soup with vegetables and usually smoked sausage. It is a beloved Dutch winter staple, filling and strongly traditional.
Small fluffy pancakes served with butter and powdered sugar. This fairground favorite is a classic Dutch snack enjoyed across Utrecht.
Polished fine dining restaurant serving modern French cuisine with seasonal tasting menus in an elegant intimate room.
Casual local brewery and restaurant in a former church. Go for Utrecht craft beer and hearty Dutch-friendly dishes.
Popular waterside spot for quality burgers, drinks and terrace dining along the canal. Lively and relaxed atmosphere.
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 Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam to Utrecht trains use the Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraal station pair, with some services arriving at Utrecht Maliebaan. Use this guide to compare Rotterdam and Utrecht train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Rotterdam Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Smullers, Albert Heijn to go, Starbucks, La Place, Julia's, Ekmekci, LEON, The Doner Company, StationsHuiskamer, De Broodzaak, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are aTM machines are located outside the north side entrance and south side entrance.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00. Information desks are located inside the central hall.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located at the north side of the station, next to the escalator to Platform 15. A small safe costs €6.00 and a large safe costs €9.00 for 24 hours.
Available at Rotterdam Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rotterdam Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam Centraal: Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access, personalized mobility assistance.
Nearby hotels include Rotterdam Marriott Hotel, Layin’ Rotterdam Central, Hostel Ani & Haakien.
Rotterdam Blaak has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Fitzgerald, Markthal Rotterdam
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Rotterdam Blaak. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Rotterdam Blaak. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rotterdam Blaak: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rotterdam Blaak: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam Blaak: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Motto by Hilton Rotterdam Blaak, citizenM Rotterdam, Ibis Rotterdam City Centre.
Rotterdam Noord is 2 km from Rotterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Rotterdam Noord has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Rotterdam Noord.
Ticket office support is available at Rotterdam Noord.
Available at Rotterdam Noord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rotterdam Noord: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam Noord: Ramps.
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.
Utrecht Maliebaan has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Utrecht Maliebaan.
ATMs are available at Utrecht Maliebaan.
Available at Utrecht Maliebaan: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Utrecht Maliebaan: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Utrecht Maliebaan.
Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn is 1 km from Utrecht city centre. Public transport options include:
Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn.
ATMs are available at Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn.
Available at Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn: Parking, WC.
Available at Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn.
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