How to get from Amsterdam to Utrecht by bus, light rail and train?

From Amsterdam to Utrecht by bus, light rail and train

To get from Amsterdam to Utrecht in Utrecht, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the 17 light rail from Dam station to Centraal Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 77 bus from Cs Jaarbeurszijde (Perron D2) station to Janskerkhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min.

56min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 1717
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 7777
Walk to Utrecht
Leaves from Dam
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Dam
    ID 05071
    190 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1717
    Wait for light rail
    17
    Centraal Station
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Centraal Station
    ID 05011
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Amsterdam Centraal
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Nijmegen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cs Jaarbeurszijde (Perron D2)
    ID 50000131
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7777
    Wait for bus
    77
    Bilthoven
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Janskerkhof
    ID 50000370
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to Utrecht
    Walk to
    Utrecht
    200 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Amsterdam to Utrecht by bus, light rail and train via 17, IC and 2

To get from Amsterdam to Utrecht in Utrecht, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the 17 light rail from Dam station to Centraal Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 2 bus from Cs Centrumzijde (Perron A2) station to Janskerkhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min.

59min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 1717
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 22
Walk to Utrecht
Leaves from Dam
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Dam
    ID 05071
    190 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1717
    Wait for light rail
    17
    Centraal Station
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Centraal Station
    ID 05011
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Amsterdam Centraal
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Nijmegen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cs Centrumzijde (Perron A2)
    ID 50000201
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Museumkwartier
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Janskerkhof
    ID 50006610
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to Utrecht
    Walk to
    Utrecht
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Amsterdam to Utrecht
The distance between Amsterdam, Utrecht and Utrecht, Utrecht is approximately 42.38 km, which can typically be travelled in 56 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Amsterdam to Utrecht by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Utrecht – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Amsterdam

Amsterdam is located at Amsterdam, Utrecht and the nearest public transit station is Amsterdam, Dam.

Bus stations close to Amsterdam:

  • Dam
  • Nieuwezijds Kolk
  • Rokin
Public transit stations close to Utrecht, Utrecht

Utrecht is located at Utrecht, Utrecht and the nearest public transit station is Stadsschouwburg (Perron B).

Train stations close to Utrecht:

  • Utrecht Maliebaan

Bus stations close to Utrecht:

  • Stadsschouwburg (Perron B)
  • Stadsschouwburg
  • Stadsschouwburg (Perron C)
Related Routes

Alternative route from Amsterdam to Utrecht by bus, light rail and train via 17, IC and 2

To get from Amsterdam to Utrecht in Utrecht, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the 17 light rail from Dam station to Centraal Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 2 bus from Cs Centrumzijde (Perron A2) station to Janskerkhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min.

59min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 1717
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 22
Walk to Utrecht
Leaves from Dam
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Dam
    ID 05071
    190 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1717
    Wait for light rail
    17
    Centraal Station
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Centraal Station
    ID 05011
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Amsterdam Centraal
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Nijmegen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cs Centrumzijde (Perron A2)
    ID 50000201
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Museumkwartier
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Janskerkhof
    ID 50006610
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to Utrecht
    Walk to
    Utrecht
    60 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 56 minutes, using Bus line 17, Bus line IC, Bus line 77.

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

    The alternative route takes 59 minutes, using Bus line 17, Bus line IC, Bus line 2.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Amsterdam and Utrecht?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 56 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Amsterdam to Utrecht?

    The 17 light rail line goes from Dam station near Amsterdam in Amsterdam to Centraal Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Centraal Station station near Utrecht in Utrecht.

  • How long does it take to travel from Amsterdam to Utrecht by light rail, train and bus?

    The total travel time between Amsterdam in Amsterdam and Utrecht in Utrecht by light rail, train and bus is about 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Amsterdam to get to Utrecht?

    Get on the 17 light rail from the Dam station near Amsterdam in Amsterdam.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Amsterdam and Utrecht?

    Get off the light rail at the Centraal Station stop, which is closest to Utrecht in Utrecht.

  • When is the last train from Amsterdam to Utrecht?

    The last train from Amsterdam in Amsterdam to Utrecht in Utrecht is the Intercity | Utrecht Centraal - Rotterdam Centraal line. It leaves the Amsterdam Centraal station at 4:19 AM.

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