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Compare bus and train for Utrecht to Schiphol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Utrecht to Schiphol 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 40m. 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 $14.
Distance: 21 miles (34 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$15 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Utrecht to Schiphol:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Utrecht to Schiphol costing on average $15 (€13).
Other travel options to Schiphol take longer:
Bus takes on average 47m.
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How to get from Utrecht to Schiphol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Utrecht to Schiphol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:15 AM0h40Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A11:55 AMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$71One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus11:15 AM0h40Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A11:55 AMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$71One-way0 transfers
Fastest
314012:56 PM0h30Utrecht Centraal1:26 PMSchiphol Airport$141One-way0 transfers
Other options
IC 314012:56 PM0h30Utrecht Centraal1:26 PMSchiphol Airport$141One-way0 transfers
31421:26 PM0h30Utrecht Centraal1:56 PMSchiphol Airport$141One-way0 transfers
31523:56 PM0h31Utrecht Centraal4:27 PMSchiphol Airport$141One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:35 PM0h40Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A4:15 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$71One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:55 AM0h45Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A12:40 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$71One-way0 transfers
FlixBus2:05 PM1h00Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A3:05 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$71One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Utrecht to Schiphol:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Utrecht to Schiphol costing on average $15 (€13).
Other travel options to Schiphol take longer:
Bus takes on average 47m.
- Around 21 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Utrecht and Schiphol as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Utrecht Centraal and arrive in Schiphol Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A and arrive in Amsterdam Lelylaan Train Station.
- Travel with Intercity, NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn to go to Schiphol by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Schiphol by bus.
- 18 direct trains per day with Intercity, NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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