How to get from Amsterdam to Utrecht by train?

From Amsterdam to Utrecht by train

Take one direct train from Amsterdam to Utrecht in Netherlands: take the IC train from Amsterdam Centraal station to Utrecht Centraal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The train schedule from Amsterdam may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Utrecht on the Moovit app.

40min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Walk to Utrecht
Leaves from Amsterdam Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Amsterdam Centraal
    370 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Arnhem Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to Utrecht
    Walk to
    Utrecht
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Amsterdam to Utrecht by train via SPR and SPR

To get from Amsterdam to Utrecht in Netherlands, take the SPR train from Amsterdam Centraal station to Naarden-Bussum station. Next, take the SPR train from Naarden-Bussum station to Utrecht Centraal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The train schedule from Amsterdam may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Utrecht on the Moovit app.

69min
Walk to train stationTrain - SPR
SPR
Train - SPR
SPR
Walk to Utrecht
Leaves from Amsterdam Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Amsterdam Centraal
    370 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Amersfoort Vathorst
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Naarden-Bussum
    24 min
  • 4
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Utrecht Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    25 min
  • 6
    Walk to Utrecht
    Walk to
    Utrecht
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Amsterdam to Utrecht

The distance between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Utrecht, Netherlands is approximately 39.79 km, which can typically be travelled in 40 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Amsterdam to Utrecht by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Netherlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Train schedule from Amsterdam to Utrecht

To check the train schedule from Amsterdam to Utrecht using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Amsterdam) and destination (Utrecht), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Amsterdam to Utrecht by train via SPR and SPR

To get from Amsterdam to Utrecht in Netherlands, take the SPR train from Amsterdam Centraal station to Naarden-Bussum station. Next, take the SPR train from Naarden-Bussum station to Utrecht Centraal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The train schedule from Amsterdam may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Utrecht on the Moovit app.

69min
Walk to train stationTrain - SPR
SPR
Train - SPR
SPR
Walk to Utrecht
Leaves from Amsterdam Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Amsterdam Centraal
    370 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Amersfoort Vathorst
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Naarden-Bussum
    24 min
  • 4
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Utrecht Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    25 min
  • 6
    Walk to Utrecht
    Walk to
    Utrecht
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Utrecht?

    The fastest way takes 40 minutes, using Train line IC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Amsterdam to Utrecht?

    The alternative route takes 69 minutes, using Train line SPR, Train line SPR.

  • Is there a direct train between Amsterdam and Utrecht in Netherlands?

    Yes, there is a direct train going from Amsterdam to Utrecht in Netherlands in 40 min.

  • Which train line goes from Amsterdam to Utrecht in Netherlands?

    The IC train line goes from Amsterdam Centraal station near Amsterdam to Arnhem Centraal station near Utrecht in Netherlands.

  • How long does it take to travel from Amsterdam to Utrecht in Netherlands by train?

    The total travel time between Amsterdam and Utrecht in Netherlands by train is about 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Amsterdam to get to Utrecht in Netherlands?

    Get on the IC train from the Amsterdam Centraal station near Amsterdam in Netherlands.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Amsterdam and Utrecht in Netherlands?

    Get off the train at the Arnhem Centraal station, which is closest to Utrecht in Netherlands.

  • When is the last train from Amsterdam to Utrecht in Netherlands?

    The last train from Amsterdam to Utrecht in Netherlands is the Intercity | Utrecht Centraal - Rotterdam Centraal line. It leaves the Amsterdam Centraal station at 5:19 AM.

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