Getting around in Utrecht

Utrecht also has an excellent public transport network that covers all of the city, connecting the inner city with Utrecht Science Park/De Uithof, the suburbs and the Utrecht region.

Public transport (OV)

To be able to use public transport in the Netherlands you need an OV-chipcard. It's a rechargeable card, valid on all trains, buses, trams and metro. Read more about the public transport system and OV-chipcard.

Bus

Use 9292.nl or Google maps to plan your journey by bus. 

Tram

A tram line runs between Utrecht Central Station (located in the city center) and Utrecht Science Park/De Uithof. There is also a tram line connecting the Central Station to the southern part of Utrecht and Nieuwegein. Use 9292.nl or Google maps to plan your journey.

Taxi

There is a taxi platform at Utrecht Central Station, just follow the signs. Within the city, there are several taxi platforms, for instance at Vredenburg and Janskerkhof. Or you can order a taxi at Utrechtse Taxi Centrale.