How to travel from Eindhoven to Utrecht, Netherlands

The distance between Eindhoven and Utrecht is around 80km (50 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 48min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Eindhoven to Utrecht by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Utrecht Centraal.

  • Duration48min
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
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Bus

Take the bus to Utrecht Centraal.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departsonce a week
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Drive

Drive to Utrecht.

  • Duration1hr
  • Distance89km (55 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Eindhoven and Utrecht

There are several options for getting from Eindhoven to Utrecht by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 1h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 48min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €17 ($17).

The distance between Eindhoven and Utrecht is around 80km (50 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 75km (47 miles)

It takes around 48min to get from Eindhoven and Utrecht by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Eindhoven to Utrecht is to take the train which takes around 48min and will set you back approx €17 ($17).

The cheapest way to travel between Eindhoven and Utrecht, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Eindhoven and Utrecht. It typically takes around 48min and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Eindhoven and Utrecht with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 48min.

Dutch Railways run train services between Eindhoven and Utrecht. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 48min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Eindhoven and Utrecht. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Eindhoven and Utrecht with no changeovers required. The bus runs once a week and takes 1h 40m.

Dutch Railways run regular bus services between Eindhoven and Utrecht. Buses run once a week and take around 1h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Eindhoven to Utrecht. We recommend that you take the train to Utrecht Centraal. instead which will take 48min.

The closest major airport to Utrecht is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) (AMS) which is approximately 35km (22 miles) from Utrecht. Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) (RTM) and Eindhoven Airport (EIN) (EIN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Eindhoven and Utrecht. The distance is around 89km (55 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Eindhoven to Utrecht is to take the train which takes, on average, 48min and will usually cost around €17 ($17).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Eindhoven and Utrecht

Transport options from Eindhoven to Utrecht
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
48min
€17($17)
every 20 mins80km (50 miles)
Bus
1h 40m
once a week87km (54 miles)
Drive
1hr
€14($14)
on demand89km (55 miles)

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Airports near Utrecht

The following major airports near Utrecht offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.

AMS
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
International Airport
Distance
35km (22 miles) from Utrecht
RTM
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Utrecht
EIN
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
International Airport
Distance
72km (45 miles) from Utrecht