How to travel from Utrecht to Amsterdam

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Compare train and bus for Utrecht to Amsterdam

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Utrecht to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 31m. 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 $3, and a train costs an average of $12.

Distance: 21 miles (35 km)

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from Utrecht to Amsterdam

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

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

NS International | IC Brussel3932
10:49AM0h27
Utrecht Centraal
11:16AMAmsterdam Centraal
$141One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBusFlixBus
12:30PM0h30
Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A
01:00PMAmsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena
$81One-way
0 transfers

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NS International | IC Brussel3932
10:49AM0h27
Utrecht Centraal
11:16AMAmsterdam Centraal
$141One-way
0 transfers

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NS International | IC Brussel3030
10:37AM0h29
Utrecht Centraal
11:06AMAmsterdam Centraal
$141One-way
0 transfers
NS International | IC Brussel3928
09:49AM0h27
Utrecht Centraal
10:16AMAmsterdam Centraal
$141One-way
0 transfers
NS International | IC Brussel3930
10:19AM0h27
Utrecht Centraal
10:46AMAmsterdam Centraal
$141One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
12:30PM1h00
Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A
01:30PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1
$81One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
01:30PM0h40
Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A
02:10PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
$81One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
04:30PM0h30
Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A
05:00PMAmsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena
$81One-way
0 transfers

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Travel from Utrecht to Amsterdam: Journey Details

If you want to explore the bohemian atmosphere of Amsterdam, getting there from Utrecht could hardly be easier. Simply hop on a train from Utrecht Centraal and you will be there in minutes. Trains run all day long, 7 days a week, so whenever you feel the urge to visit, a service to Amsterdam will be available. Alternatively, you could hitch a lift with Bla Bla Car, the car pooling company, which covers the distance almost as quickly.

Return trips from Amsterdam to Utrecht are also available.

How to get from Utrecht to Amsterdam

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Utrecht to Amsterdam, 100,00% 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 Utrecht to Amsterdam 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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FAQs: Travel from Utrecht to Amsterdam

Travel to Amsterdam easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Utrecht to Amsterdam.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Utrecht and Amsterdam including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Utrecht to Amsterdam is a bus with an average price of $3 (€3).

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

A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Utrecht to Amsterdam costing on average $12 (€9).

The fastest way to travel from Utrecht to Amsterdam is by train with an average journey time of 24m.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Bus takes on average 30m.

The distance from Utrecht to Amsterdam is approximately 21 miles (35 km).
The average frequency per day from Utrecht to Amsterdam is:
  • Around 286 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Utrecht to Amsterdam:
  • Trains mostly depart from Utrecht Centraal and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
  • Buses mostly depart from Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn and arrive in Amsterdam Muiderpoort Train Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Utrecht to Amsterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with PKP Intercity, NS International | IC Brussel, Deutsche Bahn, Intercity, SNCB to go to Amsterdam by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Utrecht to Amsterdam with the following travel companies:
  • 30 direct trains per day with PKP Intercity, NS International | IC Brussel, Deutsche Bahn, Intercity.
  • 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Omio customers who travel from Utrecht to Amsterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Brussels, Berlin, London, Copenhagen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Amsterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.

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