To Utrecht by train
To Utrecht with Eurostar, ICE or Intercity Brussels
Quickly to the heart of Utrecht
- Antwerp to Utrecht from € 18
- Travel time Cologne - Utrecht is 2.10 hours
- Travel time Antwerp - Utrecht is 1.58 hours with Intercity Brussels
- Tip! Early booking = lowest prices
Travel information Utrecht
Utrecht is located in the centre of the Netherlands. The city is known for its medieval architecture, the Dom tower and the large number of students. Apart from the Dom, the city has more highlights. Visit the Catharijne Convent, the Miffy Museum or the Rietveld Schroder House, a famous example of De Stijl architecture. Utrecht is a convenient city to visit by train. The city lies on the main railway line between Amsterdam and Cologne and ICE trains regulary run btween both cities. Utrecht is also well connected to other cities in the Netherlands, including Rotterdam and The Hague.
Prices train tickets to Utrecht
There are different types of Eurostar rates each with related prices. The prices of Intercity Brussels tickets are not dependent on availability of tickets. If you book Intercity Brussels up to 3 days before departure, you will benefit from the Early Bird rate, limited availability.
The price depends on
- The moment of booking - Early booking means lowest prices
- Travel class - 1st or 2nd class
- Flexibility - Regarding changing or cancelling bookings
Options flexibility Eurostar
Standard / Eurostar Standard
- Change without charge up to 1 hour before departure
- Cancellation with € 25 fee up to 7 days before departure
- Limited availability
Comfort
- Change without charge up to 1 hour before departure
- Cancellation with € 25 fee up to 7 days before departure
- Sufficient available
Premium
- Rebooking free of charge
- Cancellation free of charge
- Always available
Eurostar Premier
- Change without charge up to 48 hours after departure
- Cancel without charge up to 48 hours after departure
Almost always available
Book in advance and save money!
General tips for getting the cheapest tickets
- Book as early as possibly to have the most chance of getting the cheapest tickets.
- Tickets for Eurostar can be booked up to 122 days in advance.
- Tickets for Intercity Brussels can be booked up to up to 11 months max in advance. Up until 3 days before departure, book Early Bird tickets, limited availability.
- Book online to avoid booking fee.
- For a weekend getaway, travel Sat-Sun-Mon instead of Fri-Sat-Sun.
Practical information
To make your trip that much easier, we have summed up certain practical issues for you.
Itinerary planner and app
Please keep in mind that there could be delays or engineering works and check your trip with the itinerary planner. That way, you will never get an unpleasant surprise!
Download our app so that you will be kept informed during your trip of the possible changes.
Free access to the lounges
If you have a 1st class ticket, you can enjoy a free drink at the NS International Lounge in Amsterdam, Schiphol Airport and Rotterdam.
Utrecht
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
From all over the Netherlands NS provides regular services so that you can quickly and easily reach the airport.
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