How to travel from Zurich to Utrecht

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Utrecht

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Utrecht among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, and a train costs an average of $76.

Distance: 360 miles (580 km)

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Driving

$191

Average price

$77

Average price

Cheapest

$184

Average price

$224

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

9h 9m

Average total duration

8h 39m

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30m

Additional time*

13h 13m

Average total duration

12h 43m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 35m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 35m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

7h 44m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.6 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

1.7 - 3.5kg

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FlixBus

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Utrecht is a bus with an average price of $77 (€63).

This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Utrecht:

A bus is $107 (€87) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Utrecht costing on average $184 (€150).

A bus is $113 (€93) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Utrecht costing on average $191 (€156).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Utrecht is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 35m.

Other travel options to Utrecht take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 39m.

Bus takes on average 12h 43m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Zurich and Utrecht including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Zurich to Utrecht among Omio's users.

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from Zurich to Utrecht

How to get from Zurich to Utrecht by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Zurich to Utrecht is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:25 PM14h15
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    7:40 AMUtrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A
    $741One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:25 PM14h15
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    7:40 AMUtrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A
    $741One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • SwissLX788
    5:15 PM1h20
    Zurich Airport
    6:35 PMBrussels Airport
    $5951One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 776 · ICE 276 · ICE 120
    2:59 PM8h00
    Zurich HB
    10:59 PMUtrecht Centraal
    $921One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 70 · ICE 912 · ICE 120+TGVTGV 9226
    3:34 PM7h25
    Zurich HB
    10:59 PMUtrecht Centraal
    $981One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnEC 150 · ICE 120
    2:34 PM8h25
    Zurich HB
    10:59 PMUtrecht Centraal
    $981One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:25 PM16h10
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    1:35 PMUtrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A
    $841One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus4743 · 1680
    7:50 PM16h10
    Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    12:00 PMUtrecht, NH Hotel (Jaarbeursplein)
    $1031One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus7990 · 1647
    8:50 PM22h35
    Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    7:25 PMUtrecht, NH Hotel (Jaarbeursplein)
    $2691One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY6247 · VY8986
    9:30 AM5h00
    Zurich Airport
    2:30 PMBrussels Airport
    $3711One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1918
    9:20 AM1h35
    Zurich Airport
    10:55 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $3771One-way
    0 transfers
  • KLMKL1924
    5:35 PM1h35
    Zurich Airport
    7:10 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $3771One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Zurich to Utrecht

Travel to Utrecht 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 Zurich to Utrecht.

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There are 3 options to travel between Zurich and Utrecht including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Utrecht is a bus with an average price of $77 (€63).

This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Utrecht:

A bus is $107 (€87) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Utrecht costing on average $184 (€150).

A bus is $113 (€93) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Utrecht costing on average $191 (€156).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Utrecht is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 35m.

Other travel options to Utrecht take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 39m.

Bus takes on average 12h 43m.

The distance from Zurich to Utrecht is approximately 360 miles (580 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Utrecht is:
  • Around 79 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Utrecht as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Utrecht:
  • Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
  • Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Utrecht Centraal.
  • Buses mostly depart from Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Utrecht, Centraal Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Utrecht, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurowings, KLM, Air Baltic, Swiss, Helvetic Airways to go to Utrecht by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Interregio, SBB to go to Utrecht by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Utrecht by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Zurich to Utrecht:
  • 17 direct flights per day with Eurowings, KLM, Air Baltic, Swiss, Helvetic Airways.
Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Utrecht often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, Berlin, Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Utrecht and these popular destinations at a great price.

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