- Must visit
Het Spoorwegmuseum
Leading railway museum with historic trains, interactive displays and family-friendly exhibits in a former station.
Cheapest price on 30 Aug
£31
Average ticket price on 30 Aug
£49
Fastest journey on 30 Aug
2 h 4 m
Average journey duration on 30 Aug
2 h 4 m
Trains on 30 Aug
98
Distance
148 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels to Utrecht is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels to Utrecht will cost around £49 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £31.
To travel from Brussels to Utrecht you need to make at least one change.
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2839Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Utrecht among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, while a train costs an average of £30.
Distance: 148 km
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2h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Brussels to Utrecht trains for today, Saturday 29 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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3307+ 9531+ 2037 | 8:27 Brussels-Midi | 2h45 | 11:12 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
3307+ 9531+ 2037 | 8:32 Brussels-Central | 2h40 | 11:12 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
2331+ 9309+ 2835 | 8:32 Brussels-Central | 2h25 | 10:57 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
3307+ 9309+ 2835 | 8:40 Brussels-North | 2h17 | 10:57 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
3307+ 9531+ 2037 | 8:40 Brussels-North | 2h32 | 11:12 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
9223+ 6632+ 3536 | 8:44 Brussels-Midi | 2h52 | 11:36 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
9223+ 2039 | 8:49 Brussels-Central | 2h53 | 11:42 Utrecht Centraal | 1 change | |
9223+ 6632+ 3536 | 8:49 Brussels-Central | 2h47 | 11:36 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
9309+ 2835 | 8:53 Brussels-Midi | 2h04 | 10:57 Utrecht Centraal | 1 change | |
9223+ 6632+ 3536 | 8:55 Brussels-North | 2h41 | 11:36 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
9223+ 2039 | 8:55 Brussels-North | 2h47 | 11:42 Utrecht Centraal | 1 change | |
3308+ 9535+ 2041 | 9:27 Brussels-Midi | 2h45 | 12:12 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
3308+ 9535+ 2041 | 9:32 Brussels-Central | 2h40 | 12:12 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
2332+ 9415+ 2839 | 9:32 Brussels-Central | 2h25 | 11:57 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
2332+ 9315+ 2839 | 9:32 Brussels-Central | 2h25 | 11:57 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
3308+ 9315+ 2839 | 9:40 Brussels-North | 2h17 | 11:57 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
3308+ 9535+ 2041 | 9:40 Brussels-North | 2h32 | 12:12 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
3308+ 9415+ 2839 | 9:40 Brussels-North | 2h17 | 11:57 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
9227+ 6636+ 3540 | 9:44 Brussels-Midi | 2h52 | 12:36 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
9227+ 2043 | 9:49 Brussels-Central | 2h53 | 12:42 Utrecht Centraal | 1 change | |
9227+ 6636+ 3540 | 9:49 Brussels-Central | 2h47 | 12:36 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
9315+ 2839 | 9:53 Brussels-Midi | 2h04 | 11:57 Utrecht Centraal | 1 change | |
9415+ 2839 | 9:53 Brussels-Midi | 2h04 | 11:57 Utrecht Centraal | 1 change | |
9227+ 2043 | 9:55 Brussels-North | 2h47 | 12:42 Utrecht Centraal | 1 change | |
9227+ 6636+ 3540 | 9:55 Brussels-North | 2h41 | 12:36 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
3309+ 9539+ 2045 | 10:27 Brussels-Midi | 2h45 | 13:12 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
3309+ 9539+ 2045 | 10:32 Brussels-Central | 2h40 | 13:12 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
3309+ 9539+ 2045 | 10:40 Brussels-North | 2h32 | 13:12 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
9231+ 2047 | 10:44 Brussels-Midi | 2h58 | 13:42 Utrecht Centraal | 1 change | |
9231+ 6640+ 3544 | 10:44 Brussels-Midi | 2h52 | 13:36 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
9231+ 6640+ 3544 | 10:49 Brussels-Central | 2h47 | 13:36 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
9231+ 2047 | 10:49 Brussels-Central | 2h53 | 13:42 Utrecht Centraal | 1 change | |
9231+ 2047 | 10:55 Brussels-North | 2h47 | 13:42 Utrecht Centraal | 1 change | |
9231+ 6640+ 3544 | 10:55 Brussels-North | 2h41 | 13:36 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
3310+ 9543+ 2049 | 11:27 Brussels-Midi | 2h45 | 14:12 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
3310+ 9543+ 2049 | 11:32 Brussels-Central | 2h40 | 14:12 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
3310+ 9543+ 2049 | 11:40 Brussels-North | 2h32 | 14:12 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
9235+ 6644+ 3548 | 11:44 Brussels-Midi | 2h52 | 14:36 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
9235+ 2051 | 11:49 Brussels-Central | 2h53 | 14:42 Utrecht Centraal | 1 change | |
9235+ 6644+ 3548 | 11:49 Brussels-Central | 2h47 | 14:36 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
9235+ 2051 | 11:55 Brussels-North | 2h47 | 14:42 Utrecht Centraal | 1 change | |
9235+ 6644+ 3548 | 11:55 Brussels-North | 2h41 | 14:36 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
9235+ 9329+ 2849 | 11:55 Brussels-North | 2h32 | 14:27 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
3132+ 9329+ 2849 | 11:59 Brussels-Central | 2h28 | 14:27 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
9329+ 2849 | 12:22 Brussels-Midi | 2h05 | 14:27 Utrecht Centraal | 1 change | |
3311+ 9547+ 2053 | 12:27 Brussels-Midi | 2h45 | 15:12 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
3311+ 9547+ 2053 | 12:32 Brussels-Central | 2h40 | 15:12 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
3311+ 9547+ 2053 | 12:40 Brussels-North | 2h32 | 15:12 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
9239+ 6648+ 3552 | 12:44 Brussels-Midi | 2h52 | 15:36 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
9239+ 2055 | 12:49 Brussels-Central | 2h53 | 15:42 Utrecht Centraal | 1 change | |
9239+ 6648+ 3552 | 12:49 Brussels-Central | 2h47 | 15:36 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
9239+ 9937+ 2853 | 12:55 Brussels-North | 2h32 | 15:27 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
9239+ 6648+ 3552 | 12:55 Brussels-North | 2h41 | 15:36 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
9239+ 2055 | 12:55 Brussels-North | 2h47 | 15:42 Utrecht Centraal | 1 change | |
3133+ 9937+ 2853 | 12:59 Brussels-Central | 2h28 | 15:27 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
9937+ 2853 | 13:22 Brussels-Midi | 2h05 | 15:27 Utrecht Centraal | 1 change | |
3312+ 9551+ 2057 | 13:27 Brussels-Midi | 2h45 | 16:12 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
3312+ 9551+ 2057 | 13:32 Brussels-Central | 2h40 | 16:12 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
2336+ 9439+ 2855 | 13:32 Brussels-Central | 2h25 | 15:57 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
2336+ 9339+ 2855 | 13:32 Brussels-Central | 2h25 | 15:57 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
3312+ 9339+ 2855 | 13:40 Brussels-North | 2h17 | 15:57 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
3312+ 9439+ 2855 | 13:40 Brussels-North | 2h17 | 15:57 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
3312+ 9551+ 2057 | 13:40 Brussels-North | 2h32 | 16:12 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
9243+ 6652+ 3556 | 13:44 Brussels-Midi | 2h52 | 16:36 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
9243+ 6652+ 3556 | 13:49 Brussels-Central | 2h47 | 16:36 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
9243+ 2059 | 13:49 Brussels-Central | 2h53 | 16:42 Utrecht Centraal | 1 change | |
9439+ 2855 | 13:53 Brussels-Midi | 2h04 | 15:57 Utrecht Centraal | 1 change | |
9339+ 2855 | 13:53 Brussels-Midi | 2h04 | 15:57 Utrecht Centraal | 1 change | |
9243+ 6652+ 3556 | 13:55 Brussels-North | 2h41 | 16:36 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
9243+ 2059 | 13:55 Brussels-North | 2h47 | 16:42 Utrecht Centraal | 1 change | |
3313+ 9555+ 2061 | 14:27 Brussels-Midi | 2h45 | 17:12 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
3313+ 9555+ 2061 | 14:32 Brussels-Central | 2h40 | 17:12 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
3313+ 9555+ 2061 | 14:40 Brussels-North | 2h32 | 17:12 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
9247+ 6656+ 3560 | 14:44 Brussels-Midi | 2h52 | 17:36 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
9247+ 2063 | 14:44 Brussels-Midi | 2h58 | 17:42 Utrecht Centraal | 1 change | |
9247+ 6656+ 3560 | 14:49 Brussels-Central | 2h47 | 17:36 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
9247+ 2063 | 14:49 Brussels-Central | 2h53 | 17:42 Utrecht Centraal | 1 change | |
9247+ 6656+ 3560 | 14:55 Brussels-North | 2h41 | 17:36 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
9247+ 2063 | 14:55 Brussels-North | 2h47 | 17:42 Utrecht Centraal | 1 change | |
3314+ 9559+ 2065 | 15:27 Brussels-Midi | 2h45 | 18:12 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
3314+ 9559+ 2065 | 15:32 Brussels-Central | 2h40 | 18:12 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
2338+ 9351+ 2863 | 15:32 Brussels-Central | 2h25 | 17:57 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
3314+ 9351+ 2863 | 15:40 Brussels-North | 2h17 | 17:57 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
3314+ 9559+ 2065 | 15:40 Brussels-North | 2h32 | 18:12 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
9251+ 6660+ 3564 | 15:44 Brussels-Midi | 2h52 | 18:36 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
9251+ 6660+ 3564 | 15:49 Brussels-Central | 2h47 | 18:36 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
9251+ 2067 | 15:49 Brussels-Central | 2h53 | 18:42 Utrecht Centraal | 1 change | |
9351+ 2863 | 15:53 Brussels-Midi | 2h04 | 17:57 Utrecht Centraal | 1 change | |
9251+ 6660+ 3564 | 15:56 Brussels-North | 2h40 | 18:36 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
9251+ 2067 | 15:56 Brussels-North | 2h46 | 18:42 Utrecht Centraal | 1 change | |
3315+ 9563+ 2069 | 16:27 Brussels-Midi | 2h45 | 19:12 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
3315+ 9563+ 2069 | 16:32 Brussels-Central | 2h40 | 19:12 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
3315+ 9563+ 2069 | 16:40 Brussels-North | 2h32 | 19:12 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
9255+ 6664+ 3568 | 16:44 Brussels-Midi | 2h52 | 19:36 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
9255+ 2071 | 16:44 Brussels-Midi | 2h58 | 19:42 Utrecht Centraal | 1 change | |
9255+ 6664+ 3568 | 16:49 Brussels-Central | 2h47 | 19:36 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
9255+ 2071 | 16:49 Brussels-Central | 2h53 | 19:42 Utrecht Centraal | 1 change | |
9255+ 6664+ 3568 | 16:55 Brussels-North | 2h41 | 19:36 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
9255+ 2071 | 16:55 Brussels-North | 2h47 | 19:42 Utrecht Centraal | 1 change | |
3316+ 9567+ 2073 | 17:27 Brussels-Midi | 2h45 | 20:12 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
2340+ 9363+ 2871 | 17:32 Brussels-Central | 2h25 | 19:57 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
3316+ 9567+ 2073 | 17:32 Brussels-Central | 2h40 | 20:12 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
3316+ 9363+ 2871 | 17:40 Brussels-North | 2h17 | 19:57 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
3316+ 9567+ 2073 | 17:40 Brussels-North | 2h32 | 20:12 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
9259+ 6668+ 3572 | 17:44 Brussels-Midi | 2h52 | 20:36 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
9259+ 2075 | 17:49 Brussels-Central | 2h53 | 20:42 Utrecht Centraal | 1 change | |
9259+ 6668+ 3572 | 17:49 Brussels-Central | 2h47 | 20:36 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
9363+ 2871 | 17:53 Brussels-Midi | 2h04 | 19:57 Utrecht Centraal | 1 change | |
9259+ 2075 | 17:55 Brussels-North | 2h47 | 20:42 Utrecht Centraal | 1 change | |
9259+ 6668+ 3572 | 17:55 Brussels-North | 2h41 | 20:36 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
3317+ 9571+ 2077 | 18:27 Brussels-Midi | 2h45 | 21:12 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
3317+ 9571+ 2077 | 18:32 Brussels-Central | 2h40 | 21:12 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
3317+ 9571+ 2077 | 18:40 Brussels-North | 2h32 | 21:12 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
9263+ 6672+ 3576 | 18:44 Brussels-Midi | 2h52 | 21:36 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
9263+ 2879 | 18:44 Brussels-Midi | 3h13 | 21:57 Utrecht Centraal | 1 change | |
9263+ 6672+ 3576 | 18:49 Brussels-Central | 2h47 | 21:36 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
9263+ 2879 | 18:49 Brussels-Central | 3h08 | 21:57 Utrecht Centraal | 1 change | |
9263+ 2879 | 18:55 Brussels-North | 3h02 | 21:57 Utrecht Centraal | 1 change | |
9263+ 6672+ 3576 | 18:55 Brussels-North | 2h41 | 21:36 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
3318+ 9575+ 4076+ 681 | 19:27 Brussels-Midi | 2h50 | 22:17 Utrecht Centraal | 3 changes | |
3318+ 9575+ 2881 | 19:27 Brussels-Midi | 3h00 | 22:27 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
3318+ 9575+ 2881 | 19:32 Brussels-Central | 2h55 | 22:27 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
3318+ 9575+ 4076+ 681 | 19:32 Brussels-Central | 2h45 | 22:17 Utrecht Centraal | 3 changes | |
3318+ 9575+ 4076+ 681 | 19:40 Brussels-North | 2h37 | 22:17 Utrecht Centraal | 3 changes | |
3318+ 9575+ 2881 | 19:40 Brussels-North | 2h47 | 22:27 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
9267+ 6676+ 3580 | 19:44 Brussels-Midi | 2h52 | 22:36 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
9267+ 2883 | 19:49 Brussels-Central | 3h08 | 22:57 Utrecht Centraal | 1 change | |
9267+ 6676+ 3580 | 19:49 Brussels-Central | 2h47 | 22:36 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
9267+ 6676+ 3580 | 19:55 Brussels-North | 2h41 | 22:36 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
9267+ 2883 | 19:55 Brussels-North | 3h02 | 22:57 Utrecht Centraal | 1 change | |
3319+ 9579+ 4080+ 685 | 20:27 Brussels-Midi | 2h50 | 23:17 Utrecht Centraal | 3 changes | |
3319+ 9579+ 4080+ 685 | 20:32 Brussels-Central | 2h45 | 23:17 Utrecht Centraal | 3 changes | |
1791+ 9381+ 2883 | 20:33 Brussels-North | 2h24 | 22:57 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
1791+ 9381+ 2883 | 20:37 Brussels-Central | 2h20 | 22:57 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
3319+ 9579+ 4080+ 685 | 20:40 Brussels-North | 2h37 | 23:17 Utrecht Centraal | 3 changes | |
3319+ 9579+ 2885 | 20:40 Brussels-North | 2h47 | 23:27 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
9271+ 6680+ 3584 | 20:44 Brussels-Midi | 2h52 | 23:36 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
9271+ 6680+ 3584 | 20:49 Brussels-Central | 2h47 | 23:36 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
9271+ 2887 | 20:49 Brussels-Central | 3h08 | 23:57 Utrecht Centraal | 1 change | |
9271+ 2887 | 20:55 Brussels-North | 3h02 | 23:57 Utrecht Centraal | 1 change | |
9271+ 6680+ 3584 | 20:55 Brussels-North | 2h41 | 23:36 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
9381+ 2883 | 20:56 Brussels-Midi | 2h01 | 22:57 Utrecht Centraal | 1 change | |
3320+ 9583+ 4084+ 689 | 21:27 Brussels-Midi | 2h50 | 0:17 Utrecht Centraal | 3 changes | |
3320+ 9583+ 2889 | 21:27 Brussels-Midi | 3h00 | 0:27 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
3320+ 9583+ 2889 | 21:32 Brussels-Central | 2h55 | 0:27 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
3320+ 9583+ 4084+ 689 | 21:32 Brussels-Central | 2h45 | 0:17 Utrecht Centraal | 3 changes | |
3320+ 9583+ 2889 | 21:40 Brussels-North | 2h47 | 0:27 Utrecht Centraal | 2 changes | |
3320+ 9583+ 4084+ 689 | 21:40 Brussels-North | 2h37 | 0:17 Utrecht Centraal | 3 changes | |
520+ 18981+ 2992 · 21406 | 21:56 Brussels-Midi | 4h17 | 2:13 Utrecht Centraal | 3 changes | |
520+ 18981+ 2992 · 21406 | 22:01 Brussels-Central | 4h12 | 2:13 Utrecht Centraal | 3 changes | |
520+ 18981+ 2992 · 21406 | 22:07 Brussels-North | 4h06 | 2:13 Utrecht Centraal | 3 changes | |
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Trains from Brussels to Utrecht run on average 44 times per day, taking around 2h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 148 km distance in 2h 39m.
Distance 148 km |
Average train duration 2h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 44 |
Fastest train 2h 39m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
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Best time to book 42 days |
Discover the best of Utrecht — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Utrecht trip today.
Leading railway museum with historic trains, interactive displays and family-friendly exhibits in a former station.
Canal-side museum of self-playing musical instruments, with lively guided demonstrations and ornate historic pieces.
Museum in the former Catharijneconvent exploring Dutch religious art, history and culture in a historic complex.
Signature canal route with waterside wharves, terraces and historic houses, ideal for a first walk through Utrecht.
Central square by the Dom Tower and cathedral ruins, packed with history and one of the city’s key meeting points.
Creative district west of the centre with studios, events, waterside walks and a lively local atmosphere.
A small round biscuit made in nearby Veenendaal with cinnamon, sugar and syrup. It is a beloved Utrecht-region sweet often enjoyed with coffee.
A Dutch split-pea soup with pork, celeriac and leek. Thick, hearty and traditional in winter, it is a classic comfort dish across Utrecht.
Raw herring, usually served with onion and pickles. It is a classic Dutch street food and a must-try local seafood snack.
Stylish modern restaurant in a wharf cellar, known for refined seasonal dishes and a relaxed but polished atmosphere.
Historic city-centre venue serving Dutch and French-inspired dishes in elegant rooms with a classic grand café feel.
Popular casual spot for traditional Dutch pancakes with many toppings, ideal for a relaxed meal near the old centre.
Moderate for the Netherlands: hotels and dining are pricier than smaller Dutch cities, but local transport and casual meals are manageable for most visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for good restaurant service. Taxis are often rounded up. In cafés, small change or rounding up is enough.
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Utrecht Centraal -> Domplein, Utrecht
Trains from Brussels to Utrecht run frequently with 1 to 2 trains per hour from the first early morning train to late at night. Journeys on this 92-mile route range from 2 hours and 6 minutes to 2 hours and 58 minutes, all with one connection.
Trains from Brussels to Utrecht depart regularly, with 18 to 20 trains on offer each day running 1 to 2 times per hour. The first train departs Brussels at around 5:45 a.m. and the last train leaves just before 9:00 p.m. on Monday to Thursday, or an hour later on Friday to Sunday.
The journey time ranges between 2 hours and 6 minutes and 2 hours and 58 minutes. All passengers should expect one transfer, typically in Rotterdam. The connection times range from 7 minutes to 33 minutes.
Departure station: Brussels-Midi/Zuid is located in the southern area of Saint-Gilles, which is a 24-minute walk or a 5-minute trip on public transit from the city center. This station has easy access to bus, tram and subway lines. Here you'll find ticket offices, luggage lockers, elevator access, special assistance services, kiosks and eateries, and premier lounges.
Arrival station: Utrecht Centraal is located in the city center and is well connected to public transit. It houses 2 bus stations, 2 tram stops, bicycle parking, and a shopping mall. The station facilities include ticket offices, luggage lockers, elevator access, special assistance services, and kiosks and eateries.
The fastest trains from Brussels to Utrecht are operated by Eurostar and Eurostar, with journey times under 2 hours and 20 minutes. Eurostar offers the most services with 9 to 14 trains per day. SNCB offers the earliest train each day, and though SNCB journeys are slower, they typically offer the cheapest fare. All options include one connection.
Eurostar offers the most frequent and fastest trains from Brussels to Utrecht. Journey times are between 2 hours and 6 minutes and 2 hours and 20 minutes, with transfer times of 7 minutes to 33 minutes.
Eurostar offers between 1 and 3 trains per day, with durations ranging from 2 hours and 6 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes. Though less frequent, fares are often cheaper than Eurostar. Eurostar connection times are 18 to 33 minutes.
SNCB provides between 1 and 4 trains a day on weekdays, and up to 9 on weekends. They offer the earliest train each day at around 5:45 a.m. Journeys are slower than the other operators, however, SNCB typically offers the cheapest fares.
First-class and premier-class are available on Eurostar, with free WiFi and power outlets available to all passengers. SNCB offers first class, whereas Eurostar offers only standard seats. All three providers sell food and beverages on board. Baggage allowances are two items plus hand luggage, with extra baggage options such bicycles and oversized items possible on some Eurostar services. Wheelchair places can be reserved on all providers for a reduced fare and passengers requiring travel assistance can book in advance. Traveling with pets is possible on Eurostar and SNCB International services.
Prices vary across dates, times of day and journey lengths, so flexibility is key to finding cheap fares. Eurostar offers the most services, at a range of prices, though Eurostar and SNCB trains typically offer lower fares. Booking well in advance is always the best way to secure a good deal.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels to Utrecht by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Utrecht, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Brussels to Utrecht trains use the Bruxelles-Central to Utrecht Centraal station pair, with some services arriving at Utrecht Leidsche Rijn. Use this guide to compare Brussels and Utrecht train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bruxelles-Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Starbucks, Brasserie 28 Brewery, Panos, Delitraiteur Eat & Go
Free Wi-Fi available in Starbucks. ATMs are aTM machine is downstairs from the main entrance on the right side.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:15 - 22:00. Information desks are travel Center / information desk is located on the left side from the main entrance.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 0 near Platforms 1 and 2.
Available at Bruxelles-Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bruxelles-Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bruxelles-Central: Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with limited mobility: elevators and escalators to platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, barrier-free toilets and accessible parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
Nearby hotels include Hilton Brussels Grand Palace, Hotel NH Brussels Carrefour de l'Europe, Hôtel The Moon.
Brussels-Nord is 1 km from Brussels city centre. Public transport options include:
Brussels-Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Chabrol Brasserie, Winok Café, Félix Wine Bar
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Brussels-Nord. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Brussels-Nord. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Brussels-Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Brussels-Nord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brussels-Nord: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Progress, Hilton Brussels City, Hotel Siru.
Bruxelles-Midi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Pullman Hotel Bar, Quick Gare du Midi, Subway, EXKi Zuid, Starbucks, Häagen-Dazs, Sbarro, The Coffee Club, The Belgian Chocolate House, PAUL, & many more
Wi-Fi is available for a fee. ATMs are available at Bruxelles-Midi.
Ticket office support is available at Bruxelles-Midi. Information desks are located in the main concourse and next to the international platforms.
Luggage storage is baggage storage facility is located across from the Thalys business lounge.
Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bruxelles-Midi: Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
Nearby hotels include Les Lofts De Styliste, Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Midi, Pullman Brussels Centre Midi.
Utrecht Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant De Rechtbank, Humphrey's Utrecht
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Utrecht Centraal. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Utrecht Centraal. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Utrecht Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Utrecht Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Utrecht Centraal: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Crowne Plaza Utrecht, NH Utrecht, Park Plaza Utrecht.
Utrecht Leidsche Rijn is 3 km from Utrecht city centre. Public transport options include:
Utrecht Leidsche Rijn has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Utrecht Leidsche Rijn.
ATMs are available at Utrecht Leidsche Rijn.
Available at Utrecht Leidsche Rijn: Parking.
Available at Utrecht Leidsche Rijn: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Utrecht Leidsche Rijn.
Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn is 1 km from Utrecht city centre. Public transport options include:
Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn.
ATMs are available at Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn.
Available at Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn: Parking, WC.
Available at Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn.
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