RoutavioPopular routesAmsterdamAmsterdam to Utrecht
AmsterdamUtrecht34 km

How to get from Amsterdam to Utrecht

  • 34 km as the crow flies
  • 79 bus departures a day with FlixBus

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Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.

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We compared the ways to travel from Amsterdam to Utrecht: train. The two cities are about 34 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.

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34 km

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Amsterdam to Utrecht: cheapest or fastest?

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€1022m · direct · train
  1. 1
    Amsterdam Schiphol → Utrechttrain
    NS + metro·22m

The best balance of price and time we found on this route.

Departures from Amsterdam to Utrecht

FlixBus runs 79 scheduled departures a day, the first at 04:10 and the last at 23:15.

OperatorDepartures a dayFirstLast
FlixBusbus7904:1023:15
NStrain4005:0207:49
Local busbus48——
NS + metrotrain48——
BlaBlaCar Busbus24——

All departuresFlixBus

  • 04:10
  • 04:30
  • 05:10
  • 05:30
  • 05:55
  • 06:00
  • 06:30
  • 06:45
  • 06:55
  • 07:00
  • 07:45
  • 07:50
  • 08:00
  • 08:15
  • 08:45
  • 08:50
  • 09:15
  • 09:30
  • 09:35
  • 09:50
  • 10:05
  • 10:15
  • 10:30
  • 10:35
  • 11:05
  • 12:45
  • 13:00
  • 13:15
  • 13:20
  • 13:45
  • 14:00
  • 14:15
  • 14:20
  • 14:45
  • 15:15
  • 15:45
  • 16:15
  • 16:25
  • 16:30
  • 16:45
  • 16:50
  • 16:55
  • 17:05
  • 17:15
  • 17:25
  • 17:30
  • 17:45
  • 17:50
  • 17:55
  • 18:20
  • 18:45
  • 18:50
  • 19:15
  • 19:20
  • 19:35
  • 19:40
  • 19:45
  • 19:50
  • 20:15
  • 20:20
  • 20:35
  • 20:40
  • 20:45
  • 20:50
  • 21:50
  • 22:15
  • 22:50
  • 23:15

All departuresNS

  • 05:02
  • 05:22
  • 05:27
  • 05:38
  • 05:39
  • 05:40
  • 05:41
  • 05:59
  • 06:00
  • 06:01
  • 06:03
  • 06:04
  • 06:08
  • 06:11
  • 06:13
  • 06:16
  • 06:29
  • 06:31
  • 06:33
  • 06:38
  • 06:41
  • 06:43
  • 06:46
  • 06:49
  • 06:59
  • 07:00
  • 07:05
  • 07:08
  • 07:11
  • 07:13
  • 07:16
  • 07:19
  • 07:29
  • 07:31
  • 07:35
  • 07:38
  • 07:41
  • 07:43
  • 07:46
  • 07:49

Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.

Departure and arrival

Amsterdam
AmsterdamDeparture
UtrechtArrival

Ticket prices on this route

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Operators seen on these journeys

NS + metroAmsterdam Schiphol-UtrechtBook →FlixBusAmsterdam Bijlmer Arena-UtrechtBook →

On this route you travel with NS + metro, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.

How the trip from Amsterdam to Utrecht works

Start with a NS + metro train from Amsterdam to Utrecht, about 22 min. In total it's roughly €10 over 22 min, direct, no transfers.

Amsterdam to Utrecht: common questions

When is the first bus from Amsterdam to Utrecht?

The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 04:10 and the last at 23:15, from Amsterdam Sloterdijk, according to the published timetable.

How many bus departures a day are there from Amsterdam to Utrecht?

79 a day with FlixBus, between 04:10 and 23:15.

Which station does the bus from Amsterdam to Utrecht leave from?

Amsterdam Sloterdijk with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.

When is the first train from Amsterdam to Utrecht?

The first train with NS leaves at 05:02 and the last at 07:49, according to the published timetable.

How many train departures a day are there from Amsterdam to Utrecht?

40 a day with NS, between 05:02 and 07:49.

How far is Utrecht from Amsterdam?

About 34 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.

Which operators run Amsterdam to Utrecht?

On this route you travel with NS + metro, FlixBus.

What is the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Utrecht?

Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.

Can I book directly?

Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.

Where to next

Amsterdam → Nijmegen€9Amsterdam → Hanover€21Amsterdam → Lille€16

Related links

Getting to and from UtrechtAmsterdam → GhentAmsterdam → BrugesAmsterdam → LuxembourgAmsterdam → DüsseldorfAmsterdam → EindhovenAmsterdam → EdinburghAmsterdam → Brussels

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Sources and method

Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.

Operators: NS + metro

Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026