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Compare bus and train for Schiphol to Utrecht
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Schiphol to Utrecht among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 33m. 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 $5, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 21 miles (34 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$16 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 3m Average total duration Fastest 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Schiphol to Utrecht:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Schiphol to Utrecht costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Utrecht take longer:
Bus takes on average 49m.
Travel optionsfrom Schiphol to Utrecht
How to get from Schiphol to Utrecht by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Schiphol to Utrecht is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:45 PM0h40Schiphol, Airport Terminal 19:25 PMUtrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A$71One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus8:45 PM0h40Schiphol, Airport Terminal 19:25 PMUtrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A$71One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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35278:18 AM0h30Schiphol Airport8:48 AMUtrecht Centraal$151One-way1 transfer
Other options
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35319:18 AM0h30Schiphol Airport9:48 AMUtrecht Centraal$151One-way1 transfer
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353510:18 AM0h30Schiphol Airport10:48 AMUtrecht Centraal$151One-way1 transfer
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353911:18 AM0h30Schiphol Airport11:48 AMUtrecht Centraal$151One-way1 transfer
FlixBus2:45 PM1h00Schiphol, Airport Terminal 13:45 PMUtrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A$71One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Schiphol to Utrecht:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Schiphol to Utrecht costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Utrecht take longer:
Bus takes on average 52m.
- Around 20 trains per day.
- Around 2 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Schiphol Airport and arrive in Utrecht Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam Lelylaan Train Station and arrive in Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn.
- Travel with Intercity, NS International | IC Brussel, Deutsche Bahn, Intercity to go to Utrecht by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Utrecht by bus.
- 15 direct trains per day with Intercity, NS International | IC Brussel.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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