Accessibility and Transport

Utrecht has a central location and is the perfect operating base for a (city) trip to the Netherlands.

Transport to Utrecht

By bike
The easiest way to reach the city centre is by bike. Bicycles and mopeds can be safely stored indoors in one of the bicycle lock-ups.

By car
If you visit the city by car, we recommend parking at one of the Utrecht P+R locations, such as P+R Westraven near the Jaarbeurs exit next to the A12. From here, it is easy to transfer to the express tram, which will take you to the city centre in 10 minutes. With a combined ticket for one of the Utrecht P+R locations, you can park your car for an entire day and get on the tram with a maximum of five people for €4.00.
If you wish to park your car in the city centre, follow the signs to the centre from the ring road. They will lead you to the city roads to the car parks. Car parks are indicated in the vicinity of the centre. Parking a car in one of the streets of the city centre costs €4.18 per hour.

By train
The station area is undergoing a ‘facelift’ with the ultimate goal to combine the station and the old city centre. Inconvenience is limited as much as possible and Utrecht remains easily accessible.
Stop trains and intercity trains have one thing in common. In Utrecht all trains stop! No hassle with parking and within walking distance from the city centre. Amsterdam and Schiphol Airport are just 30 minutes by train; Rotterdam and The Hague at 45 minutes. Daily international trains from and to Brussels (2 hours), Cologne (2.5 hours) and Paris (3,5 hours). For more info, go to www.ns.nl or www.nshighspeed.nl.

Transport in Utrecht

Public transport
Utrecht city centre is optimally accessible by public transport. Simply take the tram, city bus or (train) taxi. Public transport takes you to any desired destination, and regional buses from all directions come to Utrecht. Nieuwegein and IJsselstein residents can avail of frequent express trams. The extensive network of city buses ensures that every district is easily accessible. The valid travel warrant is the OV-chipkaart (public transport chip card). Disposable public transport chip cards are available at various outlets at the main railway station and other locations.

By bike
Explore Utrecht by bike and see much more! Hire a bike from the VVV Utrecht for €8.00 per day (€50.00 deposit).
A public transport bicycle combined with public transport is perfect. In combination with a subscription, a bicycle costs €3.00 per day; two bikes can be hired per subscription. Public transport bicycles are available at more than 10 locations in Utrecht, such as the main railway station, Utrecht Overvecht and Terwijde and at P+R locations.