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Compare bus and train for Rotterdam to Utrecht
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Utrecht among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of NOK 157 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of NOK 157, while a bus costs an average of NOK 170.
Distance: 29 miles (48 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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NOK 157 Average price Cheapest | NOK 170 Average price | NOK 125 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Rotterdam to Utrecht:
A train is NOK 13 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rotterdam to Utrecht costing on average NOK 170.
Other travel options to Utrecht take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 28m.
Tickets start at around NOK 157 compared to roughly NOK 125 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -NOK 32. The journey takes 55m versus 55m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Rotterdam to Utrecht
How to get from Rotterdam to Utrecht by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rotterdam to Utrecht is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus5:15 AM1h55Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)7:10 AMUtrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn ANOK 1131One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus5:15 AM1h55Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)7:10 AMUtrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn ANOK 1131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IC 288510:50 PM0h37Rotterdam Centraal11:27 PMUtrecht CentraalNOK 1561One-way0 transfers
Other options
- IC 288911:50 PM0h37Rotterdam Centraal12:27 AMUtrecht CentraalNOK 1561One-way0 transfers
- IC 28175:50 AM0h37Rotterdam Centraal6:27 AMUtrecht CentraalNOK 1561One-way0 transfers
- IC 288711:20 PM0h37Rotterdam Centraal11:57 PMUtrecht CentraalNOK 1561One-way0 transfers
- 1663 · 16107:00 PM3h11Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)10:11 PMUtrecht, NH Hotel (Jaarbeursplein)NOK 2701One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Utrecht:
A train is NOK 13 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Rotterdam to Utrecht costing on average NOK 170.
Other travel options to Utrecht take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 28m.
- Around 29 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam and Utrecht as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Utrecht Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Utrecht, NH Hotel (Jaarbeursplein).
- Travel with NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, NS Domestic, Intercity, NS | BUS to go to Utrecht by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Utrecht by bus.
- 22 direct trains per day with NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, NS Domestic.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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