How to travel from Utrecht to Rotterdam

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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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from Utrecht to Rotterdam

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • NS International | IC Brussel3532
    10:41 AM1h23
    Utrecht Centraal
    12:04 PMRotterdam Centraal
    $191One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • NS International | IC Brussel3532
    10:41 AM1h23
    Utrecht Centraal
    12:04 PMRotterdam Centraal
    $191One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • NS International | IC Brussel3530 · 1830
    10:11 AM1h07
    Utrecht Centraal
    11:18 AMRotterdam Centraal
    $231One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • NS International | IC Brussel3530
    10:11 AM1h23
    Utrecht Centraal
    11:34 AMRotterdam Centraal
    $191One-way
    0 transfers
  • NS International | IC Brussel3528
    9:41 AM1h23
    Utrecht Centraal
    11:04 AMRotterdam Centraal
    $191One-way
    0 transfers
  • NS International | IC Brussel3534
    11:11 AM1h23
    Utrecht Centraal
    12:34 PMRotterdam Centraal
    $191One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus51111 · 51094
    2:50 PM4h35
    Utrecht, NH Hotel (Jaarbeursplein)
    7:25 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    $321One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus1647 · 1612
    7:30 PM3h50
    Utrecht, NH Hotel (Jaarbeursplein)
    11:20 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)
    $361One-way
    1 transfer

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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.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Utrecht and Rotterdam including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Utrecht to Rotterdam is a bus with an average price of $6 (€5).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Utrecht to Rotterdam is by train with an average journey time of 37m.

Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 5m.

The distance from Utrecht to Rotterdam is approximately 29 miles (48 km).
The average frequency per day from Utrecht to Rotterdam is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Utrecht to Rotterdam:
  • Trains mostly depart from Utrecht Centraal and arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.
  • Buses mostly depart from Utrecht Overvecht and arrive in Rotterdam Alexander.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Utrecht to Rotterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Utrecht to Rotterdam with the following travel companies:
  • 14 direct trains per day with Intercity, NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity.
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Qbuzz B.V..
Omio customers who travel from Utrecht to Rotterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, London, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rotterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.

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