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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 €4. 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 €4, and a train costs an average of €12.
Distance: 29 miles (48 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€13 Average price | €8 Average price Cheapest |
1h 15m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Utrecht to Rotterdam by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Utrecht to Rotterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Utrecht to Rotterdam
Travel to Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam.
You can get from Utrecht to Rotterdam 2 different ways: bus or train.
The cheapest way to get from Utrecht to Rotterdam is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $4 (€4) compared to other travel options to Rotterdam:
A bus is $5 (€5) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Utrecht to Rotterdam costing on average $10 (€9).
The quickest way to travel between Utrecht and Rotterdam is by train, which takes on average 37 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes 50 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 29 miles (47 km) between Utrecht and Rotterdam.
The average frequency per day from Utrecht to Rotterdam is:
- 16 buses a day.
- 25 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Utrecht to Rotterdam as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Utrecht to Rotterdam:
- Most travelers board their bus from Utrecht, Centraal Station and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
- Most travelers who book a train ticket from Utrecht to Rotterdam depart from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Utrecht to Rotterdam:
- You can travel from Utrecht to Rotterdam by bus with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus or Qbuzz B. V. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $4 (€4) with FlixBus from Utrecht to Rotterdam.
- You can travel by train to Rotterdam from Utrecht with NS Domestic, and you can find NS Domestic Utrecht to Rotterdam tickets for $10 (€9) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Utrecht to Rotterdam with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with Qbuzz B. V. 15 direct buses per day.
- 17 direct trains per day with NS Domestic.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Rotterdam as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Rotterdam from Utrecht.
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