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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 €2. 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 €2, and a train costs an average of €9.
Distance: 21 miles (35 km)
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€10 Average price | €5 Average price Cheapest |
1h 1m Average total duration Fastest 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Utrecht to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.
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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.
There are 2 options to travel between Utrecht and Amsterdam including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Amsterdam from Utrecht is by taking a bus, which costs on average $4 (€3).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Utrecht to Amsterdam:
Taking a bus costs $3 (€3) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $7 (€6).
The fastest way from Utrecht to Amsterdam is by train with an average journey time of 20 min.
There are alternative travel options to Amsterdam that take longer:
Bus takes 30 min on average.
The Utrecht to Amsterdam distance is around 22 miles (35 km).
The average frequency per day from Utrecht to Amsterdam is:
- Around 25 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Utrecht and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Utrecht to Amsterdam:
- Buses most often depart from Utrecht at Utrecht, Centraal Station and arrive in Amsterdam at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
- Trains mostly depart from Utrecht Centraal and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Utrecht to Amsterdam:
- You can travel by bus from Utrecht to Amsterdam with BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus, and you can find BlaBlaCar Bus Utrecht to Amsterdam tickets for $4 (€3) on Omio.
- You can take a train from Utrecht to Amsterdam with Deutsche Bahn or NS Domestic. Cheap tickets can be found for $7 (€6) with NS Domestic from Utrecht to Amsterdam.
Yes, there are direct services available from Utrecht to Amsterdam with the following travel companies:
- Direct train available with NS Domestic 13 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Amsterdam as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Utrecht and Amsterdam.
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