The cheapest and fastest trains from Elst to Utrecht
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
1 h 6 m
Average duration
1 h 10 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
53 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Elst to Utrecht is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Elst to Utrecht will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
Of the 2 trains that leave Elst for Utrecht every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 53 km distance in an average of 1 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 6 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 14 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Elst to Utrecht
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Elst to Utrecht among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 53 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£14 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 36m Average total duration 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Elst to Utrecht
Trains from Elst to Utrecht run on average 238 times per day, taking around 1h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 53 km distance in 53m.
Distance 53 km |
Average train duration 1h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 238 |
Fastest train 53m |
First train 00:04 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Intercity, Arriva NL from Elst to Utrecht trainsIntercity, Arriva NL trains will get you between Elst and Utrecht from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Intercity
Arriva NL
FAQs: Elst to Utrecht train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Elst 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Elst and Utrecht
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Spoorstraat and Jaarbeursplein.
- Restaurant De Rechtbank
- Humphrey's Utrecht
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.70
- Crowne Plaza Utrecht
- NH Utrecht
- Park Plaza Utrecht
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 12,656 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for international and regional trains
- Hall 2: domestic intercity and sprinter services
- Hall 3: tram and bus connections
- Tram: Line 22
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Domestic and international connections
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