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Compare train and bus for Utrecht to Brussels
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Utrecht to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, while a train costs an average of $58.
Distance: 91 miles (148 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$58 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Utrecht to Brussels
Compare the available ways to get from Utrecht to Brussels, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Utrecht to Brussels:
A bus is $39 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Utrecht to Brussels costing on average $58 (€49).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 36m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (2h 16m by train vs 2h 20m by car). Tickets start at around $58 (€49) compared to roughly $39 (€33) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Utrecht to Brussels
How to get from Utrecht to Brussels by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Utrecht to Brussels is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1611 · 16465:25 AM 7h15 Utrecht, NH Hotel (Jaarbeursplein) 12:40 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) $15 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- 1611 · 1646
5:25 AM 7h15 Utrecht, NH Hotel (Jaarbeursplein) 12:40 PM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) $15 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
2820+
93228:03 AM 2h03 Utrecht Centraal 10:06 AM Brussels-Midi $89 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- 2826 · 1135+
2033+92249:33 AM 2h27 Utrecht Centraal 12:00 PM Brussels-North $44 1 One-way 3 transfers - 2830 · 1139+2034+9228
10:33 AM 2h27 Utrecht Centraal 1:00 PM Brussels-North $44 1 One-way 3 transfers - 2822 · 1131+2032+9220
8:33 AM 2h27 Utrecht Centraal 11:00 AM Brussels-North $44 1 One-way 3 transfers
- FlixBus
10:15 PM 3h00 Utrecht, Centraal Station 1:15 AM Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Utrecht to Brussels:
A bus is $39 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Utrecht to Brussels costing on average $58 (€49).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 36m.
- Around 49 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Utrecht and Brussels as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Utrecht Centraal and arrive in Brussels-Central.
- Buses mostly depart from Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A and arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Brussels by bus.
- Travel with EuroCity, Eurocity Direct, Eurostar, NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Regional, NS | BUS, Intercity, Alibus to go to Brussels by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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