How to travel from Schiphol to Utrecht

There are 2 options to travel between Schiphol and Utrecht including taking a bus and train.

The cheapest way to travel from Schiphol to Utrecht is a bus with an average price of €7.

This is compared to other travel options from Schiphol to Utrecht:

A bus is €6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Schiphol to Utrecht costing on average €12.

The fastest way to travel from Schiphol to Utrecht is by train with an average journey time of 1h 6m.

Other travel options to Utrecht take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 23m.

The distance from Schiphol to Utrecht is approximately 21 miles (34 km).

The average frequency per day from Schiphol to Utrecht is:

• Around 24 trains per day.
• Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Schiphol and Utrecht as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Schiphol to Utrecht:

• Trains mostly depart from Schiphol Airport and arrive in Utrecht Centraal.
• Buses mostly depart from Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 and arrive in Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Schiphol to Utrecht, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with NS Domestic, NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, NS International, Deutsche Bahn, Intercity, Eurocity Direct to go to Utrecht by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Utrecht by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Schiphol to Utrecht with the following travel companies:

• 13 direct trains per day with NS Domestic, NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity.
• 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Omio customers who travel from Schiphol to Utrecht often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, Berlin, Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Utrecht and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Utrecht to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Utrecht, you can explore the unique two-level canals with wharf cellars and vibrant cafes. Visit Museum Speelklok to discover self-playing musical instruments and clocks. Experience Dutch railway history at the Railway Museum with interactive exhibits. Enjoy diverse performances at the modern music complex TivoliVredenburg. Relax in Griftpark, featuring playgrounds, a petting zoo, and a café. For sights, climb the Dom Tower for panoramic city views, wander through the serene Utrecht University Botanic Gardens, and admire religious art at Museum Catharijneconvent. Don't miss the Rietveld Schröder House, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the picturesque Oudegracht canal.

To fully explore Utrecht's historic canals, museums like the Centraal Museum, and lively cultural scene, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal.