How to get from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht by train?

By train

To get from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht in Netherlands, take the SPR train from Rotterdam Centraal station to 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 19 min.

79min
Train - SPR
SPR
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Rotterdam Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 2
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Den Haag Centraal
    34 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Enschede
  • 5
    Ride to train station Utrecht Centraal
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via IC and IC

To get from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht in Netherlands, take the IC train from Rotterdam Centraal station to Schiphol Airport station. Next, take the IC train from Schiphol Airport station to Utrecht Centraal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min.

97min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Rotterdam Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Groningen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Schiphol Airport
    51 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Arnhem Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station Utrecht Centraal
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht

The distance between Rotterdam Centraal, Netherlands and Utrecht, Netherlands is approximately 84.43 km, which can typically be travelled in 79 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht by 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 Centraal

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

Metro stations close to Rotterdam Centraal:

  • Rotterdam Centraal

Train stations close to Rotterdam Centraal:

  • Rotterdam Centraal

Bus stations close to Rotterdam Centraal:

  • Henegouwerplein
  • Bentinckplein
  • Rotterdam, Centraal Station

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

Alternative route by train via IC and IC

To get from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht in Netherlands, take the IC train from Rotterdam Centraal station to Schiphol Airport station. Next, take the IC train from Schiphol Airport station to Utrecht Centraal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min.

97min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Rotterdam Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Groningen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Schiphol Airport
    51 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Arnhem Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station Utrecht Centraal
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 79 minutes, using Bus line SPR, Bus line IC.

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

    The alternative route takes 97 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC.

  • Is there a direct train between Rotterdam Centraal and Utrecht?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 19 min.

  • Which train line goes from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht?

    The SPR train line goes from Den Haag Centraal station near Rotterdam Centraal in Rotterdam to Den Haag Centraal station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Den Haag Centraal station near Utrecht in Netherlands.

  • How long does it take to travel from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht by train?

    The total travel time between Rotterdam Centraal in Rotterdam and Utrecht in Netherlands by train is about 1 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Rotterdam Centraal to get to Utrecht?

    Get on the SPR train from the Den Haag Centraal station near Rotterdam Centraal in Rotterdam.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Rotterdam Centraal and Utrecht?

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

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