1st Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- Lounge Access
Cheapest price on 03 Sept
£10
Average ticket price on 03 Sept
£10
Fastest journey on 03 Sept
32 m
Average journey duration on 03 Sept
32 m
Trains on 03 Sept
19
Distance
34 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Utrecht Centraal to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Utrecht Centraal to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
On Thu 03 Sept, we found 19 trains from Utrecht Centraal to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, including 19 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 34 km distance in an average of 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 32 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 3236
IC 3238
IC 3136
IC 3138
IC 3538
IC 3236
IC 3238
IC 3538
IC 3220
IC 3222Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Utrecht Centraal to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £7 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 10m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, while a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 34 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£11 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest | £8 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 11m Average total duration 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Utrecht Centraal to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol:
A coach is £4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Utrecht Centraal to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol costing on average £11.
Other travel options to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol take longer:
Train takes on average 41m.
Tickets start at around £11 compared to roughly £8 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-3.11. The journey takes 41m versus 35m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Utrecht Centraal to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol trains for tomorrow, Thursday 3 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 3120 | 7:51 Utrecht Centraal | 0h36 | 8:27 Schiphol Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3220 | 8:01 Utrecht Centraal | 0h32 | 8:33 Schiphol Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3522 | 8:11 Utrecht Centraal | 0h32 | 8:43 Schiphol Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3122 | 8:21 Utrecht Centraal | 0h33 | 8:54 Schiphol Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3222 | 8:31 Utrecht Centraal | 0h32 | 9:03 Schiphol Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3136 | 11:51 Utrecht Centraal | 0h34 | 12:25 Schiphol Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3236 | 12:01 Utrecht Centraal | 0h32 | 12:33 Schiphol Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3538 | 12:11 Utrecht Centraal | 0h32 | 12:43 Schiphol Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3138 | 12:21 Utrecht Centraal | 0h34 | 12:55 Schiphol Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3238 | 12:31 Utrecht Centraal | 0h32 | 13:03 Schiphol Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3140 | 12:51 Utrecht Centraal | 0h34 | 13:25 Schiphol Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3240 | 13:01 Utrecht Centraal | 0h32 | 13:33 Schiphol Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3542 | 13:11 Utrecht Centraal | 0h32 | 13:43 Schiphol Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3142 | 13:21 Utrecht Centraal | 0h33 | 13:54 Schiphol Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3242 | 13:31 Utrecht Centraal | 0h32 | 14:03 Schiphol Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3544 | 13:41 Utrecht Centraal | 0h32 | 14:13 Schiphol Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3144 | 13:51 Utrecht Centraal | 0h36 | 14:27 Schiphol Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3244 | 14:01 Utrecht Centraal | 0h32 | 14:33 Schiphol Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3546 | 14:11 Utrecht Centraal | 0h32 | 14:43 Schiphol Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Utrecht Centraal to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol run on average 22 times per day, taking around 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 19 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:11, the last at 12:11. The fastest train covers the 34 km distance in 30m.
Distance 34 km |
Average train duration 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 22 |
Direct trains 19 |
Fastest train 30m |
First train 6:11 |
Last train 12:11 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Utrecht Centraal to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol 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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Utrecht Centraal to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol trains use the Utrecht Centraal to Amsterdam Centraal station pair. Use this guide to compare Utrecht Centraal and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol 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.
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