How to get from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam by metro and train?

By metro and train

To get from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam in Netherlands, take the IC train from Utrecht Centraal station to Den Haag Centraal station. Next, take the E metro from 'S-Gravenhage, Den Haag Centraal station to Zuidplein station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min.

89min
Train - IC
IC
Metro - E
Metro - E
Leaves from Utrecht Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Utrecht Centraal
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Den Haag Centraal
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    'S-Gravenhage, Den Haag Centraal
    ID HA8732
    210 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Metro - E
    Wait for metro
    E
    Slinge
  • 6
    Ride to metro station Zuidplein
    Ride to metro station
    Zuidplein
    44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by metro and train via IC and D

To get from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam in Netherlands, take the IC train from Utrecht Centraal station to Rotterdam Centraal station. Next, take the D metro from Rotterdam Centraal station to Zuidplein station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min.

111min
Train - IC
IC
Metro - D
Metro - D
Leaves from Utrecht Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Utrecht Centraal
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    86 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    ID HA8700
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - D
    Wait for metro
    D
    De Akkers
  • 6
    Ride to metro station Zuidplein
    Ride to metro station
    Zuidplein
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam

The distance between Utrecht Centraal, Netherlands and Rotterdam, Netherlands is approximately 89.74 km, which can typically be travelled in 89 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam by metro and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Netherlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Utrecht Centraal

Utrecht Centraal is located at Utrecht Centraal, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Cs Jaarbeurszijde (Perron C1).

Train stations close to Utrecht Centraal:

  • Utrecht Centraal

Bus stations close to Utrecht Centraal:

  • Cs Jaarbeurszijde (Perron C1)
  • Cs Jaarbeurszijde (Perron C4)
  • Utrecht, Cs Jaarbeurszijde (Perron C4)

Public transit stations close to Rotterdam, Netherlands

Rotterdam is located at Rotterdam, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Rotterdam, Zuidplein.

Metro stations close to Rotterdam:

  • Zuidplein

Bus stations close to Rotterdam:

  • Zuidplein Hoog
  • Zuidplein (Perron F)
  • Zuidplein (Perron G)

Related Routes

Alternative route by metro and train via IC and D

To get from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam in Netherlands, take the IC train from Utrecht Centraal station to Rotterdam Centraal station. Next, take the D metro from Rotterdam Centraal station to Zuidplein station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min.

111min
Train - IC
IC
Metro - D
Metro - D
Leaves from Utrecht Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Utrecht Centraal
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    86 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    ID HA8700
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - D
    Wait for metro
    D
    De Akkers
  • 6
    Ride to metro station Zuidplein
    Ride to metro station
    Zuidplein
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam?

    The fastest way takes 89 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line E.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam?

    The alternative route takes 111 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line D.

  • Is there a direct train between Utrecht Centraal and Rotterdam?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 29 min.

  • Which train line goes from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam?

    The IC train line goes from Den Haag Centraal station near Utrecht Centraal in Utrecht to Den Haag Centraal station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line till Den Haag Centraal station near Rotterdam in Netherlands.

  • How long does it take to travel from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam by train and metro?

    The total travel time between Utrecht Centraal in Utrecht and Rotterdam in Netherlands by train and metro is about 1 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Utrecht Centraal to get to Rotterdam?

    Get on the IC train from the Den Haag Centraal station near Utrecht Centraal in Utrecht.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Utrecht Centraal and Rotterdam?

    Get off the train at the Den Haag Centraal station, which is closest to Rotterdam in Netherlands.

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