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

From Rotterdam to Utrecht by metro and train

To get from Rotterdam to Utrecht in Netherlands, take the E metro from Zuidplein station to 'S-Gravenhage, Den Haag Centraal station. Next, take the IC train from Den Haag Centraal station to Utrecht Centraal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min.

91min
Metro - E
Metro - E
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Zuidplein

Step by Step

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

From Rotterdam to Utrecht by bus and train

To get from Rotterdam to Utrecht in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 491 bus from Rotterdam, Zuidplein (Perron G) station to Sliedrecht, Station Baanhoek station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RS train and finally take the 387 bus from Gorinchem, Station (Perron H) station to Cs Jaarbeurszijde (Perron C1) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min.

106min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 491491
Train - RSRS
Bus - 387387
Walk to Utrecht
Leaves from Rotterdam, Zuidplein (Perron G)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rotterdam, Zuidplein (Perron G)
    ID 31003706
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 491491
    Wait for bus
    491
    Sliedrecht Via Papendrecht
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sliedrecht, Station Baanhoek
    ID 53650040
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sliedrecht Baanhoek
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RSRS
    Wait for train
    RS
    Gorinchem
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gorinchem
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gorinchem, Station (Perron H)
    ID 51750079
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 387387
    Wait for bus
    387
    Utrecht Cs
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cs Jaarbeurszijde (Perron C1)
    ID 50000120
    37 min
  • 10
    Walk to Utrecht
    Walk to
    Utrecht
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Rotterdam to Utrecht

The distance between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Utrecht, Netherlands is approximately 89.71 km, which can typically be travelled in 91 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rotterdam to Utrecht 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 Rotterdam

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

Bus stations close to Rotterdam:

  • Rotterdam, Zuidplein
  • Zuidplein Hoog
  • Zuidplein (Perron G)

Public transit stations close to Utrecht, Netherlands

Utrecht is located at Utrecht, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Cs Centrumzijde (Perron A3).

Train stations close to Utrecht:

  • Utrecht Centraal

Bus stations close to Utrecht:

  • Utrecht, Cs Jaarbeurszijde (Perron C3)
  • Utrecht, Centraal Jaarbeurszijde
  • Utrecht, Cs Jaarbeurszijde (Perron C8)

Related Routes

From Rotterdam to Utrecht by bus and train

To get from Rotterdam to Utrecht in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 491 bus from Rotterdam, Zuidplein (Perron G) station to Sliedrecht, Station Baanhoek station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RS train and finally take the 387 bus from Gorinchem, Station (Perron H) station to Cs Jaarbeurszijde (Perron C1) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min.

106min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 491491
Train - RSRS
Bus - 387387
Walk to Utrecht
Leaves from Rotterdam, Zuidplein (Perron G)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rotterdam, Zuidplein (Perron G)
    ID 31003706
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 491491
    Wait for bus
    491
    Sliedrecht Via Papendrecht
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sliedrecht, Station Baanhoek
    ID 53650040
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Sliedrecht Baanhoek
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RSRS
    Wait for train
    RS
    Gorinchem
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gorinchem
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gorinchem, Station (Perron H)
    ID 51750079
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 387387
    Wait for bus
    387
    Utrecht Cs
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cs Jaarbeurszijde (Perron C1)
    ID 50000120
    37 min
  • 10
    Walk to Utrecht
    Walk to
    Utrecht
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 91 minutes, using Bus line E, Bus line IC.

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

    The alternative route takes 106 minutes, using Bus line 491, Bus line RS, Bus line 387.

  • Is there a direct metro between Rotterdam and Utrecht in Netherlands?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 31 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Rotterdam to Utrecht in Netherlands?

    The E metro line goes from Den Haag Centraal station near Rotterdam to 'S-Gravenhage, Den Haag Centraal station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till 'S-Gravenhage, Den Haag Centraal station near Utrecht in Netherlands

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

    The total travel time between Rotterdam and Utrecht in Netherlands by metro and train is about 1 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Rotterdam to get to Utrecht in Netherlands?

    Get on the E metro from the Den Haag Centraal station near Rotterdam in Netherlands.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Rotterdam and Utrecht in Netherlands?

    Get off the metro at the 'S-Gravenhage, Den Haag Centraal station, which is closest to Utrecht in Netherlands.

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