- Must visit
Het Spoorwegmuseum
Leading railway museum with historic trains, interactive displays and family-friendly exhibits in a former station.
Cheapest price on 03 Sept
£10
Average ticket price on 03 Sept
£11
Fastest journey on 03 Sept
30 m
Average journey duration on 03 Sept
30 m
Trains on 03 Sept
70
Distance
34 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Schiphol to Utrecht is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Schiphol to Utrecht will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
On Thu 03 Sept, we found 70 trains from Schiphol to Utrecht, including 24 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 34 km distance in an average of 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 30 m .
The slowest trains will take 30 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.
IC 3529
IC 3133
IC 3533
ICD 2429 · IC 3535
IC 3535
ICD 2421 · IC 3527
IC 3187
IC 3185
IC 3179
IC 3181Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Schiphol to Utrecht among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, while a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 34 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£11 Average Price | £6 Average Price Cheapest | £7 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 3m Average total duration Fastest 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Schiphol to Utrecht:
A coach is £6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Schiphol to Utrecht costing on average £11.
Other travel options to Utrecht take longer:
Coach takes on average 49m.
You'll arrive about 13m sooner (33m by train vs 46m by car). Tickets start at around £11 compared to roughly £7 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Intercity, NS Domestic.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Schiphol to Utrecht trains for today, Wednesday 2 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 3225 | 7:56 Schiphol Airport | 0h32 | 8:28 Utrecht Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3225 · SPR 8827 | 7:56 Schiphol Airport | 0h46 | 8:42 Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn | 1 change | |
IC 3225 | 7:56 Schiphol Airport | 0h34 | 8:30 Utrecht Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3225 · SPR 8827 | 7:56 Schiphol Airport | 0h46 | 8:42 Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn | 1 change | |
IC 3127 | 8:05 Schiphol Airport | 0h33 | 8:38 Utrecht Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3127 · SPR 7327 | 8:05 Schiphol Airport | 0h41 | 8:46 Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn | 1 change | |
IC 3527 · SPR 7427 | 8:15 Schiphol Airport | 0h43 | 8:58 Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn | 1 change | |
IC 3527 | 8:15 Schiphol Airport | 0h33 | 8:48 Utrecht Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
ICD 2421 · IC 3527 · SPR 7427 | 8:18 Schiphol Airport | 0h40 | 8:58 Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn | 2 changes | |
ICD 2421 · IC 3527 | 8:18 Schiphol Airport | 0h30 | 8:48 Utrecht Centraal | 1 change | |
IC 3227 | 8:26 Schiphol Airport | 0h34 | 9:00 Utrecht Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3227 · SPR 8829 | 8:26 Schiphol Airport | 0h46 | 9:12 Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn | 1 change | |
IC 3129 | 8:35 Schiphol Airport | 0h33 | 9:08 Utrecht Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3129 · SPR 7329 | 8:35 Schiphol Airport | 0h41 | 9:16 Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn | 1 change | |
IC 3529 · SPR 28301 | 8:45 Schiphol Airport | 1h04 | 9:49 Utrecht Maliebaan | 1 change | |
IC 3529 · SPR 7429 | 8:45 Schiphol Airport | 0h44 | 9:29 Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn | 1 change | |
IC 3529 | 8:45 Schiphol Airport | 0h33 | 9:18 Utrecht Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
ECD 9523+ IC 3529 · SPR 28301 | 8:48 Schiphol Airport | 1h01 | 9:49 Utrecht Maliebaan | 2 changes | |
ECD 9523+ IC 3529 · SPR 7429 | 8:48 Schiphol Airport | 0h41 | 9:29 Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn | 2 changes | |
ECD 9523+ IC 3529 · SPR 28301 | 8:48 Schiphol Airport | 1h01 | 9:49 Utrecht Maliebaan | 2 changes | |
ECD 9523+ IC 3529 | 8:48 Schiphol Airport | 0h30 | 9:18 Utrecht Centraal | 1 change | |
IC 3229 · SPR 8831 | 8:56 Schiphol Airport | 0h46 | 9:42 Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn | 1 change | |
IC 3229 | 8:56 Schiphol Airport | 0h32 | 9:28 Utrecht Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3131 | 9:05 Schiphol Airport | 0h33 | 9:38 Utrecht Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3131 · SPR 7331 | 9:05 Schiphol Airport | 0h42 | 9:47 Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn | 1 change | |
IC 3531 | 9:15 Schiphol Airport | 0h33 | 9:48 Utrecht Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
ICD 2425 · IC 3531 | 9:18 Schiphol Airport | 0h30 | 9:48 Utrecht Centraal | 1 change | |
IC 3231 · SPR 8833 | 9:26 Schiphol Airport | 0h46 | 10:12 Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn | 1 change | |
IC 3231 | 9:26 Schiphol Airport | 0h32 | 9:58 Utrecht Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3133 | 9:35 Schiphol Airport | 0h33 | 10:08 Utrecht Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3133 · SPR 7333 | 9:35 Schiphol Airport | 0h42 | 10:17 Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn | 1 change | |
IC 3533 · SPR 28305 | 9:45 Schiphol Airport | 1h04 | 10:49 Utrecht Maliebaan | 1 change | |
IC 3533 | 9:45 Schiphol Airport | 0h33 | 10:18 Utrecht Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
ECD 9527+ IC 3533 · SPR 28305 | 9:48 Schiphol Airport | 1h01 | 10:49 Utrecht Maliebaan | 2 changes | |
ECD 9527+ IC 3533 · SPR 28305 | 9:48 Schiphol Airport | 1h01 | 10:49 Utrecht Maliebaan | 2 changes | |
ECD 9527+ IC 3533 | 9:48 Schiphol Airport | 0h30 | 10:18 Utrecht Centraal | 1 change | |
IC 3233 · SPR 8835 | 9:56 Schiphol Airport | 0h46 | 10:42 Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn | 1 change | |
IC 3233 | 9:56 Schiphol Airport | 0h32 | 10:28 Utrecht Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3135 · SPR 7335 | 10:05 Schiphol Airport | 0h41 | 10:46 Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn | 1 change | |
IC 3135 | 10:05 Schiphol Airport | 0h33 | 10:38 Utrecht Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3535 | 10:15 Schiphol Airport | 0h33 | 10:48 Utrecht Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
ICD 2429 · IC 3535 | 10:18 Schiphol Airport | 0h30 | 10:48 Utrecht Centraal | 1 change | |
IC 3235 · SPR 8837 | 10:26 Schiphol Airport | 0h46 | 11:12 Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn | 1 change | |
IC 3235 | 10:26 Schiphol Airport | 0h32 | 10:58 Utrecht Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3137 · SPR 7337 | 10:35 Schiphol Airport | 0h41 | 11:16 Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn | 1 change | |
IC 3137 | 10:35 Schiphol Airport | 0h33 | 11:08 Utrecht Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3537 · SPR 28309 | 10:45 Schiphol Airport | 1h04 | 11:49 Utrecht Maliebaan | 1 change | |
IC 3537 | 10:45 Schiphol Airport | 0h33 | 11:18 Utrecht Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
ECD 9531+ IC 3537 · SPR 28309 | 10:48 Schiphol Airport | 1h01 | 11:49 Utrecht Maliebaan | 2 changes | |
ECD 9531+ IC 3537 · SPR 28309 | 10:48 Schiphol Airport | 1h01 | 11:49 Utrecht Maliebaan | 2 changes | |
ECD 9531+ IC 3537 | 10:48 Schiphol Airport | 0h30 | 11:18 Utrecht Centraal | 1 change | |
IC 3237 · SPR 8839 | 10:56 Schiphol Airport | 0h46 | 11:42 Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn | 1 change | |
IC 3237 | 10:56 Schiphol Airport | 0h32 | 11:28 Utrecht Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3139 · SPR 7339 | 11:05 Schiphol Airport | 0h41 | 11:46 Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn | 1 change | |
IC 3139 | 11:05 Schiphol Airport | 0h33 | 11:38 Utrecht Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3539 | 11:15 Schiphol Airport | 0h33 | 11:48 Utrecht Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
ICD 2433 · IC 3539 | 11:18 Schiphol Airport | 0h30 | 11:48 Utrecht Centraal | 1 change | |
IC 3239 · SPR 8841 | 11:26 Schiphol Airport | 0h46 | 12:12 Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn | 1 change | |
IC 3239 | 11:26 Schiphol Airport | 0h32 | 11:58 Utrecht Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3141 · SPR 7341 | 11:35 Schiphol Airport | 0h41 | 12:16 Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn | 1 change | |
IC 3141 | 11:35 Schiphol Airport | 0h33 | 12:08 Utrecht Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3541 · SPR 28313 | 11:45 Schiphol Airport | 1h04 | 12:49 Utrecht Maliebaan | 1 change | |
IC 3541 | 11:45 Schiphol Airport | 0h33 | 12:18 Utrecht Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
ECD 9535+ IC 3541 · SPR 28313 | 11:48 Schiphol Airport | 1h01 | 12:49 Utrecht Maliebaan | 2 changes | |
ECD 9535+ IC 3541 | 11:48 Schiphol Airport | 0h30 | 12:18 Utrecht Centraal | 1 change | |
IC 3241 · SPR 8843 | 11:56 Schiphol Airport | 0h46 | 12:42 Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn | 1 change | |
IC 3143 · SPR 7343 | 12:05 Schiphol Airport | 0h41 | 12:46 Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn | 1 change | |
IC 3243 · SPR 8845 | 12:26 Schiphol Airport | 0h46 | 13:12 Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn | 1 change | |
IC 3145 · SPR 7345 | 12:35 Schiphol Airport | 0h41 | 13:16 Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn | 1 change | |
IC 3545 · SPR 28317 | 12:45 Schiphol Airport | 1h04 | 13:49 Utrecht Maliebaan | 1 change | |
ECD 9539+ IC 3545 · SPR 28317 | 12:48 Schiphol Airport | 1h01 | 13:49 Utrecht Maliebaan | 2 changes | |
IC 3245 · SPR 8847 | 12:56 Schiphol Airport | 0h46 | 13:42 Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn | 1 change | |
IC 3147 · SPR 7347 | 13:05 Schiphol Airport | 0h41 | 13:46 Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn | 1 change | |
IC 3247 · SPR 8849 | 13:26 Schiphol Airport | 0h46 | 14:12 Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn | 1 change | |
IC 3149 · SPR 7349 | 13:35 Schiphol Airport | 0h41 | 14:16 Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn | 1 change | |
IC 3549 · SPR 28321 | 13:45 Schiphol Airport | 1h04 | 14:49 Utrecht Maliebaan | 1 change | |
ECD 9543+ IC 3549 · SPR 28321 | 13:48 Schiphol Airport | 1h01 | 14:49 Utrecht Maliebaan | 2 changes | |
IC 3249 · SPR 8851 | 13:56 Schiphol Airport | 0h46 | 14:42 Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn | 1 change | |
IC 3249 · SPR 8851 | 13:56 Schiphol Airport | 0h47 | 14:43 Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn | 1 change | |
IC 3249 | 13:56 Schiphol Airport | 0h32 | 14:28 Utrecht Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3151 · SPR 7351 | 14:05 Schiphol Airport | 0h41 | 14:46 Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn | 1 change | |
IC 3151 | 14:05 Schiphol Airport | 0h33 | 14:38 Utrecht Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3551 · SPR 7451 | 14:15 Schiphol Airport | 0h43 | 14:58 Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn | 1 change | |
IC 3551 | 14:15 Schiphol Airport | 0h33 | 14:48 Utrecht Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
ICD 2445 · IC 3551 · SPR 7451 | 14:18 Schiphol Airport | 0h40 | 14:58 Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn | 2 changes | |
ICD 2445 · IC 3551 | 14:18 Schiphol Airport | 0h30 | 14:48 Utrecht Centraal | 1 change | |
IC 3251 · SPR 8853 | 14:26 Schiphol Airport | 0h46 | 15:12 Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn | 1 change | |
IC 3251 | 14:26 Schiphol Airport | 0h32 | 14:58 Utrecht Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3553 · SPR 28325 | 14:45 Schiphol Airport | 1h04 | 15:49 Utrecht Maliebaan | 1 change | |
ECD 9547+ IC 3553 · SPR 28325 | 14:48 Schiphol Airport | 1h01 | 15:49 Utrecht Maliebaan | 2 changes | |
ECD 9547+ IC 3553 · SPR 28325 | 14:48 Schiphol Airport | 1h01 | 15:49 Utrecht Maliebaan | 2 changes | |
IC 3557 · SPR 28329 | 15:45 Schiphol Airport | 1h04 | 16:49 Utrecht Maliebaan | 1 change | |
ECD 9551+ IC 3557 · SPR 28329 | 15:48 Schiphol Airport | 1h01 | 16:49 Utrecht Maliebaan | 2 changes | |
ECD 9551+ IC 3557 · SPR 28329 | 15:48 Schiphol Airport | 1h01 | 16:49 Utrecht Maliebaan | 2 changes | |
IC 3179 | 21:03 Schiphol Airport | 0h30 | 21:33 Utrecht Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3579 | 21:16 Schiphol Airport | 0h32 | 21:48 Utrecht Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3181 | 21:33 Schiphol Airport | 0h30 | 22:03 Utrecht Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3181 · SPR 7381 | 21:33 Schiphol Airport | 0h43 | 22:16 Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn | 1 change | |
IC 3581 | 21:46 Schiphol Airport | 0h32 | 22:18 Utrecht Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3183 · SPR 7383 | 22:02 Schiphol Airport | 0h44 | 22:46 Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn | 1 change | |
IC 3183 | 22:02 Schiphol Airport | 0h31 | 22:33 Utrecht Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3583 | 22:16 Schiphol Airport | 0h32 | 22:48 Utrecht Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3185 · SPR 7385 | 22:33 Schiphol Airport | 0h43 | 23:16 Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn | 1 change | |
IC 3185 | 22:33 Schiphol Airport | 0h30 | 23:03 Utrecht Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3585 | 22:46 Schiphol Airport | 0h32 | 23:18 Utrecht Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3187 | 23:03 Schiphol Airport | 0h30 | 23:33 Utrecht Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3187 · SPR 7387 | 23:03 Schiphol Airport | 0h43 | 23:46 Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn | 1 change | |
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Trains from Schiphol to Utrecht run on average 26 times per day, taking around 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 20 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 34 km distance in 30m.
Distance 34 km |
Average train duration 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 26 |
Direct trains 20 |
Fastest train 30m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
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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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Schiphol 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 Schiphol to Utrecht trains use the Schiphol Airport to Utrecht Centraal station pair, with some services arriving at Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn. Use this guide to compare Schiphol and Utrecht train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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 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.
Utrecht Maliebaan has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Utrecht Maliebaan.
ATMs are available at Utrecht Maliebaan.
Available at Utrecht Maliebaan: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Utrecht Maliebaan: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Utrecht Maliebaan.
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