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 you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the 2 light rail from Dam station to Centraal Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ICE train and finally take the 2 bus from Cs Centrumzijde (A2) station to Domplein station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min.

56min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 22
Train - ICEICE
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
    210 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 22
    Wait for light rail
    2
    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
    320 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - ICEICE
    Wait for train
    ICE
    München Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cs Centrumzijde (A2)
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Museumkwartier
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Domplein
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to Utrecht
    Walk to
    Utrecht
    Domplein
    90 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Amsterdam to Utrecht by bus, light rail and train via 12, IC and 2

To get from Amsterdam to Utrecht you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the 12 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 (A2) station to Domplein station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min.

63min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 1212
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
    210 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1212
    Wait for light rail
    12
    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
    320 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Nijmegen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cs Centrumzijde (A2)
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Museumkwartier
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Domplein
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to Utrecht
    Walk to
    Utrecht
    Domplein
    90 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Amsterdam to Utrecht

The distance between Amsterdam and Utrecht is approximately 42.42 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Amsterdam to Utrecht by bus, light rail and train via 12, IC and 2

To get from Amsterdam to Utrecht you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the 12 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 (A2) station to Domplein station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min.

63min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 1212
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
    210 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1212
    Wait for light rail
    12
    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
    320 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Nijmegen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cs Centrumzijde (A2)
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Museumkwartier
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Domplein
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to Utrecht
    Walk to
    Utrecht
    Domplein
    90 m • 2 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 Light Rail line 2, Train line ICE, Bus line 2.

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

    The alternative route takes 63 minutes, using Light Rail line 12, Train 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 2 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.

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

    The total travel time between Amsterdam and 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 2 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.

  • When is the first train from Amsterdam to Utrecht?

    The first train from Amsterdam in Amsterdam to Utrecht in Utrecht is Intercity | Den Helder - Nijmegen. It leaves the Amsterdam Centraal station at 1:23 AM.

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