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Compare train and bus for Utrecht to Rotterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Utrecht to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 45m. 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 $6, and a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 29 miles (48 km)
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$18 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest |
1h 15m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration 1h 16m 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 Rotterdam is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Utrecht to Rotterdam:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Utrecht to Rotterdam costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 5m.
- Around 330 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Utrecht and Rotterdam as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Utrecht Centraal and arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Utrecht Overvecht and arrive in Rotterdam Alexander.
- Travel with PKP Intercity, NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn to go to Rotterdam by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Qbuzz B.V. to go to Rotterdam by bus.
- 14 direct trains per day with PKP Intercity, NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Qbuzz B.V..
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