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Getting Around Utrecht
In this article we take a look at the various options for getting around the city of Utrecht. We will consider public transport (buses, trams and trains) as well as getting around on foot and by bike. |
On Foot - The cheapest and easiest option, Utrecht city centre is small enough so the majority of visitors can quite easily get around solely (pardon the pun) on foot. Just watch for cobbled streets and cyclists!
Buses - These can be useful if you need to head to the outer areas of the city. The city transport company is called GVU and runs 30 bus lines around the city. The main city bus station is located adjacent to platform 1 of Utrecht Central train station.
Some places of interest to visit which may require a bus ride are the Rietveld Schroder House museum (line 4) and Utrecht FC football stadium (line 12). In addition, GVU bus line 2 is a useful circular route which travels around the museum quarter.
City buses accept OV-chip card e-purse (costs €0.83 + €0.11/km) or just buy a OV chip single on board from the driver (€2.50). Bus stops now have an electronic board telling you when the next bus arrives.
Connexxion also runs regional bus services from Utrecht Central. The regional bus station is just a bit further south from the city bus station.
Train - Utrecht Central is the main station of the city. There are a number of smaller stations out in the suburbs which can be reached using various stopping trains - Utrecht Zuilen, Utrecht Lunetten, Utrecht Terwijde and Utrecht Overvecht. |
Tram - There is a Connexxion tram service from Utrecht Central which runs to the towns of Nieuwegein and IJsselstein, a few kilometres south of the city. It is perhaps not of great use to visitors - however the first stops are close to the Utrecht Geld (Money) Museum and the Jaarbeurs exhibition centre - though they are both easily walkable from the station. The tram is also used by people visiting the Utrecht IKEA store - a short walk from stop "Kanaleneiland Zuid". OV chip cards must be scanned at readers on the tram platforms rather than on board.
Cycling - As in most Dutch cities, Utrecht has an extensive network of dedicated cycle lanes. Thousands of people visit the centre by bike each day - especially during the morning rush hour. There are a number of bike rental shops in Utrecht centre - for example, Fietspunt at Nobelstraat 293 (T: +31(0)30 230 0849) charges €8 for a 24 hour rental - note it is closed on Sundays.
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