Getting there and around

The Netherlands has a very good public transportation network, which makes it easy to get around. However, the most common means of transport within the city is a bicycle

How to get to Utrecht from Schiphol Airport

After arrival at Schiphol Amsterdam Airport, you can take a train to Utrecht Central Station. The train station is part of Schiphol Plaza, just follow directions for ‘trains’. Train tickets are available from the yellow ticket machines near the platforms at Schiphol Plaza or from the ticket offices. There is a direct train to Utrecht every 30 minutes and the journey takes about half an hour. Buy a one way ticket (enkele reis) to Utrecht Central Station (about €7,80). When in doubt, you can always ask someone at the ticket office. You will soon notice that almost everyone in the Netherlands speaks English fairly well. For journey advice and time tables you can also check: www.ns.nl.

Travel within Utrecht

From Utrecht Central Station you can either take a bus or a taxi.
Door-to-door journey planner: http://journeyplanner.9292.nl
Maps of Utrecht University: www.uu.nl/maps

OV-chipcard

The OV-chipkaart is the smart card that will soon replace all other public transport tickets in The Netherlands.
The OV-chipkaart is a new means of payment for the public transport system. The smart card is the size of a bank card and contains an invisible chip. The OV-chipkaart can be loaded with credit in euros with which you can travel anywhere within The Netherlands, or with a travel product such as a single or season ticket.
There are personal, anonymous, and disposable cards. 
More information about the OV-chipcard.

Bus

To pay for buses, trams and metro in the Netherlands you need an OV Chipcard.

Travel to De Uithof
Take bus 11 or 12 from Central Station (use the OV-chipcard).

Taxi

There is a taxi platform on the Central Station, just follow the signs. Within the city there are several taxi platforms, for instance on the Neude and Janskerkhof.

Bicycle

Upon arrival in the Netherlands you will notice that almost everybody rides a bicycle. Special bicycle paths and traffic lights make it a safe and convenient mode of transportation. You can buy a second hand bike in several shops around town. Be sure to also invest in a good lock or two.