What is the cheapest way to get from Utrecht to France?

The cheapest way to get from Utrecht to France is to rideshare which costs €32 and takes 5h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Utrecht to France?

The fastest way to get from Utrecht to France is to train and fly which takes 4h 24m and costs €130 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Utrecht and France?

No, there is no direct bus from Utrecht station to France. However, there are services departing from Utrecht Central Station and arriving at Châtelet - Quai de Gesvres via Porte Maillot - Palais des Congrès. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Utrecht and France?

No, there is no direct train from Utrecht to France. However, there are services departing from Utrecht Centraal and arriving at Cité via Rotterdam Centraal and Gare du Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Utrecht to France?

The distance between Utrecht and France is 504 km. The road distance is 462.9 km.

How do I travel from Utrecht to France without a car?

The best way to get from Utrecht to France without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs €150 - €260.

How long does it take to get from Utrecht to France?

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Utrecht to France, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Utrecht to France bus from?

Utrecht to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Utrecht Central Station.

Where do I catch the Utrecht to France train from?

Utrecht to France train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.

Train or bus from Utrecht to France?

The best way to get from Utrecht to France is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs €150 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 7h 12m.

Where does the Utrecht to France bus arrive?

Utrecht to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Where does the Utrecht to France train arrive?

Utrecht to France train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.

Can I drive from Utrecht to France?

Yes, the driving distance between Utrecht to France is 463 km. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Utrecht to France.

Where can I stay near France?

There are 23666+ hotels available in France.

Can I share a ride from Utrecht to France?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Utrecht and France. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Utrecht to France - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, plane, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Utrecht to France by train (Eurostar), bus, rideshare, train, plane, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
4h 26m
€159–256
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Utrecht to Parisrideshare 463.2 km
5h 37m
€32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Utrecht Central Station to Parisbus N800 / ...
7h 12m
€36–58
Train, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane AMS - CDG
4h 24m
€137–333
Train via Coutellerie
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain Eurostar
4h 42m
€54–126
Drive 462.9 km
1. Drive from Utrecht to Pariscar 462.9 km
4h 51m
€82–119
Train, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane AMS - NTE
4h 36m
€97–263
Train, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane AMS - BOD
4h 55m
€97–273
Train, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane AMS - LYS
4h 53m
€121–287
Train, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane AMS - TLS
4h 52m
€98–269

Utrecht to France by train and subway

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4h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 503.6 km
Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Utrecht, Netherlands and France?

You can take a train from Utrecht Centraal to Cité via Rotterdam Centraal, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Utrecht Central Station to Paris 3 times a day. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 6h 20m.

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