There are 5 ways to get from Rotterdam to Utrecht Central Station by train, bus, car, taxi, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity
37 min€4–13Bus
- Take the bus from Rotterdam, Kralingse Zoom to Utrecht, CS Jaarbeurszijdebus 388
1h 45m€12–16Drive 55.4 km
- Drive from Rotterdam to Utrecht Central Stationcar 55.4 km
43 min€11–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rotterdam to Utrecht Central Stationtaxi 55.4 km
43 min€150–180Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Rotterdam to Utrecht55.2 km
1h 11m€4–8
Rotterdam to Utrecht Central Station by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Utrecht Central Station is to rideshare which costs €4 - €8 and takes 1h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Utrecht Central Station is to train which takes 37 min and costs €4 - €13.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rotterdam, Kralingse Zoom and arriving at Utrecht, CS Jaarbeurszijde. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Utrecht Centraal. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37 min.
The distance between Rotterdam and Utrecht Central Station is 56 km. The road distance is 55.4 km.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Utrecht Central Station without a car is to train which takes 37 min and costs €4 - €13.
The train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraal takes 37 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Rotterdam to Utrecht Central Station bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., depart from Rotterdam, Kralingse Zoom station.
Rotterdam to Utrecht Central Station train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Utrecht Central Station is to train which takes 37 min and costs €4 - €13. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €16 and takes 1h 45m.
What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Utrecht Central Station, Netherlands?
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraal every 15 minutes. Tickets cost €6–13 and the journey takes 37 min. European Sleeper also services this route once a week. Alternatively, Qbuzz B.V. operates a bus from Rotterdam, Kralingse Zoom to Utrecht, CS Jaarbeurszijde hourly. Tickets cost €12–16 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +31 900 0155
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
Bus from Rotterdam, Kralingse Zoom to Utrecht, CS Jaarbeurszijde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–16
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Rotterdam to Utrecht
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Rotterdam to Utrecht Central Station bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., arrive at Utrecht, CS Jaarbeurszijde station.
Rotterdam to Utrecht Central Station train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Utrecht Central Station is 55 km. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Rotterdam to Utrecht Central Station.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rotterdam and Utrecht Central Station. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.