Rotterdam to Utrecht train with NS International | IC Brussel

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Rotterdam to Utrecht

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Oct 10

Cheapest price on Oct 10

€14

Average ticket price on Oct 10

€15

Fastest journey on Oct 10

37 m

Average journey duration on Oct 10

37 m

Trains on Oct 10

29

Distance

48 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rotterdam to Utrecht is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Rotterdam to Utrecht will cost around €15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €14.

Fast trains

On Sat, Oct 10, we found 29 trains from Rotterdam to Utrecht, including 9 direct services.

On Sat, Oct 10 the 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 .

On Sat, Oct 10 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.

  • NS DomesticIC 2827
    8:20 AM0h37
    Rotterdam Centraal
    8:57 AMUtrecht Centraal
    €141One-way
    0 transfers
  • NS DomesticSPR 4024 · IC 629
    8:24 AM0h53
    Rotterdam Centraal
    9:17 AMUtrecht Centraal
    €141One-way
    1 transfer
  • NS DomesticIC 2829
    8:50 AM0h37
    Rotterdam Centraal
    9:27 AMUtrecht Centraal
    €141One-way
    0 transfers
  • NS DomesticSPR 4022 · IC 527
    7:54 AM0h53
    Rotterdam Centraal
    8:47 AMUtrecht Centraal
    €141One-way
    1 transfer
  • NS DomesticIC 2825
    7:50 AM0h37
    Rotterdam Centraal
    8:27 AMUtrecht Centraal
    €141One-way
    0 transfers

Journey information

Overview: Train from Rotterdam to Utrecht

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Trains from Rotterdam to Utrecht run on average 29 times per day, taking around 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €13 but you can travel from only €4 by bus.

There are 22 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.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €4
Distance
48 km
Average train duration
55m
Cheapest ticket price
€13
Trains per day
29
Direct trains
22
Fastest train
37m
First train
12:01 AM
Last train
11:58 PM
Cheapest Month
Sep
Cheapest Day
Fri
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Tue
Best time to book
35 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €4

Live departures

Rotterdam to Utrecht train times

The table below shows live departures for Rotterdam to Utrecht trains for today, Friday, October 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
NS DomesticIC 14143:02 AM Rotterdam Centraal
1h56
4:58 AM Utrecht Centraal0 transfersDirect
NS DomesticIC 14184:02 AM Rotterdam Centraal
1h55
5:57 AM Utrecht Centraal0 transfersDirect
NS DomesticSPR 4012 · IC 6175:24 AM Rotterdam Centraal
0h53
6:17 AM Utrecht Centraal1 transfer
NS DomesticIC 28175:50 AM Rotterdam Centraal
0h37
6:27 AM Utrecht Centraal0 transfersDirect
NS DomesticIC 20237:05 AM Rotterdam Centraal
0h37
7:42 AM Utrecht Centraal0 transfersDirect
NS DomesticIC 28237:20 AM Rotterdam Centraal
0h37
7:57 AM Utrecht Centraal0 transfersDirect
NS DomesticIC 20257:35 AM Rotterdam Centraal
0h37
8:12 AM Utrecht Centraal0 transfersDirect
NS DomesticIC 3529 · SPR 283017:50 AM Rotterdam Blaak
1h59
9:49 AM Utrecht Maliebaan1 transfer
NS DomesticIC 28257:50 AM Rotterdam Centraal
0h37
8:27 AM Utrecht Centraal0 transfersDirect
NS DomesticIC 3529 · SPR 74297:50 AM Rotterdam Blaak
1h38
9:28 AM Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn1 transfer
NS DomesticIC 3529 · IC 2027 · SPR 60297:50 AM Rotterdam Blaak
1h02
8:52 AM Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn2 transfers
NS DomesticIC 20278:05 AM Rotterdam Centraal
0h37
8:42 AM Utrecht Centraal0 transfersDirect
NS DomesticIC 2318 · SPR 67318:05 AM Rotterdam Blaak
1h32
9:37 AM Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn1 transfer
NS DomesticIC 3531 · IC 2029 · SPR 283018:20 AM Rotterdam Blaak
1h29
9:49 AM Utrecht Maliebaan2 transfers
NS DomesticIC 28278:20 AM Rotterdam Centraal
0h37
8:57 AM Utrecht Centraal0 transfersDirect
NS DomesticIC 3531 · IC 2029 · SPR 60318:20 AM Rotterdam Blaak
1h02
9:22 AM Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn2 transfers
NS DomesticIC 20298:35 AM Rotterdam Centraal
0h37
9:12 AM Utrecht Centraal0 transfersDirect
NS DomesticIC 2220 · IC 2829 · SPR 67318:35 AM Rotterdam Blaak
1h02
9:37 AM Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn2 transfers
NS DomesticIC 3533 · SPR 283058:50 AM Rotterdam Blaak
1h59
10:49 AM Utrecht Maliebaan1 transfer
NS DomesticIC 28298:50 AM Rotterdam Centraal
0h37
9:27 AM Utrecht Centraal0 transfersDirect
NS DomesticIC 20319:05 AM Rotterdam Centraal
0h37
9:42 AM Utrecht Centraal0 transfersDirect
NS DomesticIC 3535 · IC 2033 · SPR 283059:20 AM Rotterdam Blaak
1h29
10:49 AM Utrecht Maliebaan2 transfers
NS DomesticIC 28319:20 AM Rotterdam Centraal
0h37
9:57 AM Utrecht Centraal0 transfersDirect
NS DomesticIC 2033 · SPR 283059:35 AM Rotterdam Centraal
1h14
10:49 AM Utrecht Maliebaan1 transfer
NS DomesticIC 20339:35 AM Rotterdam Centraal
0h37
10:12 AM Utrecht Centraal0 transfersDirect
NS DomesticIC 3537 · SPR 283099:50 AM Rotterdam Blaak
1h59
11:49 AM Utrecht Maliebaan1 transfer
NS DomesticIC 28339:50 AM Rotterdam Centraal
0h37
10:27 AM Utrecht Centraal0 transfersDirect
NS DomesticIC 203510:05 AM Rotterdam Centraal
0h37
10:42 AM Utrecht Centraal0 transfersDirect
NS DomesticIC 3539 · IC 2037 · SPR 2830910:20 AM Rotterdam Blaak
1h29
11:49 AM Utrecht Maliebaan2 transfers
NS DomesticIC 283510:20 AM Rotterdam Centraal
0h37
10:57 AM Utrecht Centraal0 transfersDirect
NS DomesticIC 2037 · SPR 2830910:35 AM Rotterdam Centraal
1h14
11:49 AM Utrecht Maliebaan1 transfer
NS DomesticIC 203710:35 AM Rotterdam Centraal
0h37
11:12 AM Utrecht Centraal0 transfersDirect
NS DomesticIC 3541 · SPR 2831310:50 AM Rotterdam Blaak
1h59
12:49 PM Utrecht Maliebaan1 transfer
NS DomesticIC 283710:50 AM Rotterdam Centraal
0h37
11:27 AM Utrecht Centraal0 transfersDirect
NS DomesticIC 3543 · IC 2041 · SPR 2831311:20 AM Rotterdam Blaak
1h29
12:49 PM Utrecht Maliebaan2 transfers
NS DomesticIC 2041 · SPR 2831311:35 AM Rotterdam Centraal
1h14
12:49 PM Utrecht Maliebaan1 transfer
NS DomesticIC 2045 · SPR 2831712:35 PM Rotterdam Centraal
1h14
1:49 PM Utrecht Maliebaan1 transfer
NS DomesticIC 2049 · SPR 283211:35 PM Rotterdam Centraal
1h14
2:49 PM Utrecht Maliebaan1 transfer
NS DomesticIC 2053 · SPR 283252:35 PM Rotterdam Centraal
1h14
3:49 PM Utrecht Maliebaan1 transfer
NS DomesticIC 2057 · SPR 283293:35 PM Rotterdam Centraal
1h14
4:49 PM Utrecht Maliebaan1 transfer

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NS International | IC Brussel

About
NS International, a subsidiary of the Dutch state-owned railway Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), operates international intercity and high-speed connections to various European cities, including Brussels. The \IC Brussel\" refers to their Intercity service connecting the Netherlands and Belgium. These trains offer a direct and comfortable way to travel between major cities like Amsterdam and Brussels. As of late 2024, NS International, in collaboration with the Belgian railway company SNCB, is introducing new Intercity New Generation (ICNG) trains on the Brussels-Amsterdam route. These new trains are faster, reaching speeds of up to 200 km/h, and offer amenities like onboard Wi-Fi and power sockets. They aim to significantly reduce travel times and increase the frequency of services between the two countries."
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average NS International | IC Brussel Duration
37m
Cheapest NS International | IC Brussel Price
€13
NS International | IC Brussel frequency
33 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of hand luggage per person
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at carriage ends
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car available with hot and cold meals, drinks. First class receives at-seat service
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in first class, optional for second class at additional cost
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces available, assistance for boarding/alighting available with advance notice
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require paid ticket. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone

Intercity

About
Intercity is a broad classification for express train services that connect cities over longer distances than commuter or regional trains, often with limited stops and comfortable carriages for long-distance travel. The term \InterCity\" originated with British Rail in 1966 for its electrified West Coast Main Line services.Today, \"Intercity\" or \"IC\" is a brand name used by various railway operators across Europe and other parts of the world, including PKP Intercity in Poland, Trenitalia in Italy, and services in countries like Sweden and Ukraine. These trains typically offer both Standard and First Class seating, with amenities such as power sockets and luggage space. While some Intercity services are modern and high-speed, others may use older rolling stock, with speeds generally up to 160 km/h (100 mph)."
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Intercity Duration
37m
Cheapest Intercity Price
€13
Intercity frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage up to 30kg total
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with hot meals and snacks, trolley service in some trains. But do not count on the presence of a buffet car. So if having access to food and drink on the train is important to you, it’s best to bring your own refreshments onboard.
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price for most routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket
Quiet zone
Learn more about Intercity

NS Domestic

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average NS Domestic Duration
37m
Cheapest NS Domestic Price
€14
NS Domestic frequency
19 a day

NS | BUS

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average NS | BUS Duration
52m
Cheapest NS | BUS Price
€13
NS | BUS frequency
4 a day

FAQs: Trains from Rotterdam to Utrecht

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rotterdam 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.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Rotterdam to Utrecht can start from as little as €13 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Rotterdam to Utrecht is €14; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Rotterdam to Utrecht is 37m to travel the 48 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Rotterdam to Utrecht leaves at 12:01 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Rotterdam to Utrecht leaves at 11:58 PM.
Yes,there are 22 direct trains a day from Rotterdam to Utrecht with NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, NS Domestic. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from Rotterdam to Utrecht, you can count on NS | BUS, NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, NS Domestic, Intercity for the best way to get you to Utrecht. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Rotterdam and Utrecht and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A day trip to Utrecht from Rotterdam is worth doing with a journey time of 37m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Rotterdam and Utrecht including taking a bus and train.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Rotterdam to Utrecht

Most Rotterdam to Utrecht trains use the Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraal station pair, with some services arriving at Utrecht Maliebaan. Use this guide to compare Rotterdam and Utrecht train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Rotterdam
Arrival train stations in Utrecht

Which Rotterdam station do trains to Utrecht leave from?

Trains from Rotterdam to Utrecht leave from Rotterdam Centraal. The station is 1 km from Rotterdam city centre at Stationsplein 1, 3013 AJ Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Rotterdam CentraalStationsplein 1, 3013 AJ Rotterdam, Netherlands+31 302357822WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Rotterdam Centraal from Rotterdam city centre

BusStopbus ipv trein · 9m
4 · 10m · €2

Rotterdam Centraal train station facilities and services

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 and drink

Food options include: Smullers, Albert Heijn to go, Starbucks, La Place, Julia's, Ekmekci, LEON, The Doner Company, StationsHuiskamer, De Broodzaak, & more

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are aTM machines are located outside the north side entrance and south side entrance.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00. Information desks are located inside the central hall.

Luggage and lost property

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.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Rotterdam Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Rotterdam Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam Centraal: Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access, personalized mobility assistance.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Rotterdam Marriott Hotel, Layin’ Rotterdam Central, Hostel Ani & Haakien.

More about Rotterdam Centraal
Rotterdam BlaakBlaak 1, 3011 TA Rotterdam, Netherlands+31 30 235 7822WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

Getting to Rotterdam Blaak from Rotterdam city centre

TrainSprinter, Intercity · 3m · €1 · every ~16 min
Tram1, 11 · 6m · €1 · every ~14 min

Rotterdam Blaak train station facilities and services

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 and drink

Food options include: Restaurant Fitzgerald, Markthal Rotterdam

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Rotterdam Blaak. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Rotterdam Blaak. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Rotterdam Blaak: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Rotterdam Blaak: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam Blaak: Ramps.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Motto by Hilton Rotterdam Blaak, citizenM Rotterdam, Ibis Rotterdam City Centre.

Rotterdam NoordBergweg 273, 3037 EM Rotterdam, NetherlandsParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket OfficeBike ParkingLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

Getting to Rotterdam Noord from Rotterdam city centre

Rotterdam Noord is 2 km from Rotterdam city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainSprinter · 5m · €1 · every ~4 min
BusStopbus ipv trein · 11m
Tram4, 6 · 12m · €2 · every ~14 min

Rotterdam Noord train station facilities and services

Rotterdam Noord has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Luggage Carts.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Rotterdam Noord.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Rotterdam Noord.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Rotterdam Noord: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Rotterdam Noord: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Rotterdam Noord: Ramps.

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