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How to travel from Amsterdam to Utrecht

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Compare train and bus for Amsterdam to Utrecht

Omio 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 €2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 32m. 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 €2, and a train costs an average of €9.

Distance: 21 miles (35 km)

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from Amsterdam to Utrecht

How to get from Amsterdam to Utrecht by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Utrecht is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
09:50AM0h40
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
10:30AMUtrecht
$91One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
09:50AM0h40
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
10:30AMUtrecht
$91One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche Bahn123
10:31AM0h26
Amsterdam Centraal
10:57AMUtrecht Centraal
$161One-way
0 transfers

Other options

NS International | IC Brussel3037
10:54AM0h27
Amsterdam Centraal
11:21AMUtrecht Centraal
$161One-way
0 transfers
NS International | IC Brussel2737
10:39AM0h27
Amsterdam Centraal
11:06AMUtrecht Centraal
$161One-way
0 transfers
NS International | IC Brussel2933
09:39AM0h27
Amsterdam Centraal
10:06AMUtrecht Centraal
$161One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:30AM0h40
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
12:10PMUtrecht
$91One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:35AM1h00
Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
12:35PMUtrecht
$91One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
12:05PM0h30
Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena
12:35PMUtrecht
$91One-way
0 transfers

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General Information about the journey from Amsterdam to Utrecht

Following the Dutch policy of either having trains or buses, but not both operating on main routes it is only possible to travel from Amsterdam to Utrecht by train. This offers a fast and convenient option for making the journey, with services running regularly 24-hours a day. As the two cities are only around 45 km apart there are no flights between them.

Return journeys from Utrecht to Amsterdam are also available.

Trains from Amsterdam to Utrecht

Fast intercity trains and local services that take slightly longer operate on routes from Amsterdam to Utrecht with journey times of between fifteen minutes and half an hour. There are daytime departures four times an hour from both Amsterdam Centraal Station and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. The frequency of trains reduces to one an hour from late evening to early morning. Amsterdam Centraal is located in the heart of the old city and served by buses, trams, local trains and water taxis. Metro lines and buses depart Amsterdam Centraal for the city suburbs while trams and water taxis provide links in the old town. Fast trains and express buses link Schiphol Airport to central Amsterdam. Amsterdam has several night bus routes. Services from both Amsterdam Centraal and the airport arrive into Utrecht Central Station, the busy hub of the Dutch rail network. Utrecht Station is centrally located and served by local buses and two tram lines. Taxi ranks and car rental desks can be found at all three stations.

How to get from Amsterdam to Utrecht

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Amsterdam to Utrecht, 88,61% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Amsterdam to Utrecht and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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