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 24 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 station to Domplein station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Amsterdam may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Utrecht on the Moovit app.

66min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 2424
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 - 2424
    Wait for light rail
    24
    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
    Arnhem Centraal
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cs Centrumzijde
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Museumkwartier
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Domplein
    ID 50006750
    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 24, IC and 8

To get from Amsterdam to Utrecht you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the 24 light rail from Dam station to Centraal Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 8 bus from Utrecht, Cs Jaarbeurszijde station to Janskerkhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Amsterdam may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Utrecht on the Moovit app.

61min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 2424
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 88
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 - 2424
    Wait for light rail
    24
    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
    Arnhem Centraal
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Utrecht, Cs Jaarbeurszijde
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Wilhelminapark
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Janskerkhof
    ID 50000370
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to Utrecht
    Walk to
    Utrecht
    Domplein
    380 m • 5 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 42.45 km, which can typically be travelled in 66 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.

Bus, Light Rail And Train schedule from Amsterdam to Utrecht

To check the bus, light rail and 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 bus, light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, light rail and 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 bus, light rail and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Amsterdam to Utrecht by bus, light rail and train via 24, IC and 8

To get from Amsterdam to Utrecht you’ll need to take one light rail line, one train line and one bus line: take the 24 light rail from Dam station to Centraal Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 8 bus from Utrecht, Cs Jaarbeurszijde station to Janskerkhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Amsterdam may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Utrecht on the Moovit app.

61min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 2424
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 88
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 - 2424
    Wait for light rail
    24
    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
    Arnhem Centraal
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Utrecht, Cs Jaarbeurszijde
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Wilhelminapark
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Janskerkhof
    ID 50000370
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to Utrecht
    Walk to
    Utrecht
    Domplein
    380 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Light Rail line 24, Train line IC, Bus line 2.

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

    The alternative route takes 61 minutes, using Light Rail line 24, Train line IC, Bus line 8.

  • 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 1 hr 6 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Amsterdam to Utrecht?

    The 24 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 1 hr 6 min.

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

    Get on the 24 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 2:23 AM.

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