1st Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- Lounge Access
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£12
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£13
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
37 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
37 m
Trains on 17 Sept
50
Distance
48 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Utrecht to Rotterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Utrecht to Rotterdam will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 50 trains from Utrecht to Rotterdam, including 29 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 48 km distance in an average of 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 37 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 11405
IC 584 · SPR 4091
IC 2886
IC 11409
IC 2838
IC 2886
IC 2838
IC 2036
IC 2840
IC 2884Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Utrecht to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 15m. 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 £10, while a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 48 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£14 Average Price | £10 Average Price Cheapest | £10 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 15m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m 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 Utrecht to Rotterdam:
A coach is £3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Utrecht to Rotterdam costing on average £14.
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 21m.
You'll arrive about 13m sooner (45m by train vs 58m by car). Tickets start at around £14 compared to roughly £10 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, Intercity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
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 Utrecht to Rotterdam trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 2886 | 0:33 Utrecht Centraal | 0h37 | 1:10 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 11405 | 1:10 Utrecht Centraal | 2h16 | 3:26 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 11409 | 2:10 Utrecht Centraal | 2h17 | 4:27 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2016 | 7:18 Utrecht Centraal | 0h37 | 7:55 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2818 | 7:33 Utrecht Centraal | 0h37 | 8:10 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2018 | 7:48 Utrecht Centraal | 0h37 | 8:25 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2820 | 8:03 Utrecht Centraal | 0h37 | 8:40 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 8822 · IC 2223 | 8:16 Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn | 1h38 | 9:54 Rotterdam Blaak | 1 change | |
IC 2020 | 8:18 Utrecht Centraal | 0h37 | 8:55 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2822 | 8:33 Utrecht Centraal | 0h37 | 9:10 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 7422 · IC 3524 | 8:33 Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn | 1h42 | 10:15 Rotterdam Blaak | 1 change | |
IC 2022 | 8:48 Utrecht Centraal | 0h37 | 9:25 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2824 | 9:03 Utrecht Centraal | 0h37 | 9:40 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2024 | 9:18 Utrecht Centraal | 0h37 | 9:55 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2826 | 9:33 Utrecht Centraal | 0h37 | 10:10 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2026 | 9:48 Utrecht Centraal | 0h37 | 10:25 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 28302 · IC 2028 | 9:55 Utrecht Maliebaan | 1h00 | 10:55 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
SPR 28302 · IC 2028 · SPR 5027 | 9:55 Utrecht Maliebaan | 1h13 | 11:08 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
IC 2828 | 10:03 Utrecht Centraal | 0h37 | 10:40 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2028 | 10:18 Utrecht Centraal | 0h37 | 10:55 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2830 | 10:33 Utrecht Centraal | 0h37 | 11:10 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2030 | 10:48 Utrecht Centraal | 0h37 | 11:25 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 28306 · IC 2032 · SPR 5031 | 10:55 Utrecht Maliebaan | 1h13 | 12:08 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
SPR 28306 · IC 2032 | 10:55 Utrecht Maliebaan | 1h00 | 11:55 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
IC 2832 | 11:03 Utrecht Centraal | 0h37 | 11:40 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 28310 · IC 2036 · SPR 5035 | 11:55 Utrecht Maliebaan | 1h13 | 13:08 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
SPR 28310 · IC 2036 | 11:55 Utrecht Maliebaan | 1h00 | 12:55 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
IC 2836 | 12:03 Utrecht Centraal | 0h37 | 12:40 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 8838 · IC 2239 | 12:16 Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn | 1h38 | 13:54 Rotterdam Blaak | 1 change | |
IC 2036 | 12:18 Utrecht Centraal | 0h37 | 12:55 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2838 | 12:33 Utrecht Centraal | 0h37 | 13:10 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2038 | 12:48 Utrecht Centraal | 0h37 | 13:25 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 28314 · IC 2040 | 12:55 Utrecht Maliebaan | 1h00 | 13:55 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
SPR 28314 · IC 2040 · SPR 5039 | 12:55 Utrecht Maliebaan | 1h13 | 14:08 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
IC 2840 | 13:03 Utrecht Centraal | 0h37 | 13:40 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2040 | 13:18 Utrecht Centraal | 0h37 | 13:55 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2842 | 13:33 Utrecht Centraal | 0h37 | 14:10 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2042 | 13:48 Utrecht Centraal | 0h37 | 14:25 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 28318 · IC 2044 | 13:55 Utrecht Maliebaan | 1h00 | 14:55 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
SPR 28318 · IC 2044 · SPR 5043 | 13:55 Utrecht Maliebaan | 1h13 | 15:08 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
IC 2844 | 14:03 Utrecht Centraal | 0h37 | 14:40 Rotterdam Centraal | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 28322 · IC 2048 | 14:55 Utrecht Maliebaan | 1h00 | 15:55 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
SPR 28322 · IC 2048 · SPR 5047 | 14:55 Utrecht Maliebaan | 1h13 | 16:08 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
SPR 28326 · IC 2052 · SPR 5051 | 15:55 Utrecht Maliebaan | 1h13 | 17:08 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
SPR 28326 · IC 2052 | 15:55 Utrecht Maliebaan | 1h00 | 16:55 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
SPR 28330 · IC 2058 | 17:11 Utrecht Maliebaan | 1h14 | 18:25 Rotterdam Centraal | 1 change | |
SPR 28330 · IC 3560 | 17:11 Utrecht Maliebaan | 2h04 | 19:15 Rotterdam Blaak | 1 change | |
SPR 28330 · IC 2058 · SPR 5057 | 17:11 Utrecht Maliebaan | 1h27 | 18:38 Rotterdam Blaak | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Utrecht to Rotterdam run on average 38 times per day, taking around 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 21 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 48 km distance in 37m.
Distance 48 km |
Average train duration 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 38 |
Direct trains 21 |
Fastest train 37m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
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Cheapest Day Thu |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 21 days |
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Discover the best of Rotterdam — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Rotterdam trip today.
Major museum with Dutch and European art from the Middle Ages to today. Visit for paintings, design and changing exhibitions in a landmark building.
Contemporary art museum in the Museumpark, known for bold installations, photography and fashion exhibitions in a striking silver building.
Museum on Dutch and international photography in former warehouse buildings on Wilhelminapier. Expect strong documentary and art photography shows.
Lively market hall with dramatic ceiling artwork and striking horseshoe design. Worth visiting for the architecture and central location alone.
Waterside district with converted warehouses, historic ships and broad views. Pleasant for walking and seeing Rotterdam’s maritime character.
Historic harbour area transformed into a cultural quarter with quayside walks, architecture and river views. Good for a relaxed local-style stroll.
Raw herring served with onion and pickles. A classic Dutch street snack, widely eaten in Rotterdam and across the country, especially from fish stalls.
Small fried cod pieces, usually served with garlic or tartare sauce. A beloved Dutch fish snack commonly found at markets and harbours.
Crisp potato chips topped with mayonnaise, peanut sauce and chopped onion. This Dutch fast-food favourite is a familiar late-night choice in Rotterdam.
Refined dining with seasonal menus and polished service in an elegant riverside setting at Hotel New York.
Bustling Market Hall food venue known for excellent seafood, oysters and shellfish in a lively modern setting.
Popular food hall with varied local and international stalls, ideal for trying Dutch snacks in a casual central atmosphere.
Moderate for Western Europe: hotels and dining are not cheap, but public transport is efficient and budget eats are easy to find.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Small change for cafés is appreciated.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Utrecht to Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Utrecht to Rotterdam trains use the Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal station pair, with some services arriving at Rotterdam Noord. Use this guide to compare Utrecht and Rotterdam 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 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.
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.
Rotterdam Centraal 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: Smullers, Albert Heijn to go, Starbucks, La Place, Julia's, Ekmekci, LEON, The Doner Company, StationsHuiskamer, De Broodzaak, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are aTM machines are located outside the north side entrance and south side entrance.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00. Information desks are located inside the central hall.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located at the north side of the station, next to the escalator to Platform 15. A small safe costs €6.00 and a large safe costs €9.00 for 24 hours.
Available at Rotterdam Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rotterdam Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam Centraal: Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access, personalized mobility assistance.
Nearby hotels include Rotterdam Marriott Hotel, Layin’ Rotterdam Central, Hostel Ani & Haakien.
Rotterdam Blaak 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: Restaurant Fitzgerald, Markthal Rotterdam
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Rotterdam Blaak. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Rotterdam Blaak. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rotterdam Blaak: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rotterdam Blaak: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam Blaak: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Motto by Hilton Rotterdam Blaak, citizenM Rotterdam, Ibis Rotterdam City Centre.
Rotterdam Noord is 2 km from Rotterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Rotterdam Noord has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Rotterdam Noord.
Ticket office support is available at Rotterdam Noord.
Available at Rotterdam Noord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Rotterdam Noord: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam Noord: Ramps.
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