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Compare train and bus for Utrecht to Brussels
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Utrecht to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, while a train costs an average of €49.
Distance: 148 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€49 Average price | €16 Average price Cheapest | €32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Utrecht to Brussels:
A bus is €32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Utrecht to Brussels costing on average €49.
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 34m.
Travel optionsfrom Utrecht to Brussels
How to get from Utrecht to Brussels by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Utrecht to Brussels is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1611 · 16465:25 AM7h15Utrecht, NH Hotel (Jaarbeursplein)12:40 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)€121One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
1611 · 16465:25 AM7h15Utrecht, NH Hotel (Jaarbeursplein)12:40 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)€121One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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93989:03 PM2h03Utrecht Centraal11:06 PMBrussels-Midi€521One-way1 transfer
Other options
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20382:18 PM2h41Utrecht Centraal4:59 PMBrussels-North€241One-way2 transfers
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92442:18 PM2h41Utrecht Centraal4:59 PMBrussels-North€241One-way2 transfers
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20393:18 PM2h42Utrecht Centraal6:00 PMBrussels-North€241One-way2 transfers
FlixBus10:15 PM3h00Utrecht, Centraal Station1:15 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)€211One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 AM3h55Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A12:25 PMBrussels, Avenue des Magnolias (King Baudouin)€241One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Utrecht to Brussels:
A bus is €32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Utrecht to Brussels costing on average €49.
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 34m.
- Around 47 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Utrecht and Brussels as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Utrecht Centraal and arrive in Brussels-Central.
- Buses mostly depart from Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A and arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Brussels by bus.
- Travel with NS International | IC Brussel, Eurocity Direct, Intercity, Alibus, Eurostar, Intercity, EuroCity, Regional to go to Brussels by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
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