How to get to the country
SPAIN - NETHERLANDS
There are several airports in the Netherlands. Our recommendation for this occasion, if you are travelling for the weekend, is to travel from Madrid to Amsterdam.
Madrid - Amsterdam: choose KLM, Air Europa, Iberia, Iberia Express as a reliable option. There are several trips from morning until night on Friday and also Sunday
You can also travel from Alicante or Valencia. In that case, Rotterdam as it might be more economic. Connection to Utrecht would be longer, though.
Alicante/Valencia - Rotterdam: only EasyJet and Transavia operates trips. Those are low-cost agencies and there is risk of delay or cancelation
How to get to the city
AIRPORT- UTRECHT
If you are travelling from Rotterdam (city center)
Train: takes 37 minutes and costs €10–29 (depending on schedule)
Buy your train ticket online here: https://www.ns.nl/kaartjes (max 3 months in advance). From Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraal
Bus: A direct bus takes 50 minutes and costs €7–10
If you are travelling from Amsterdam (Schipol Airport)
Train: takes 26 minutes and costs €8–21 (depending on schedule)
Buy your train ticket online here: https://www.ns.nl/kaartjes (max 3 months in advance). From Schipol Airport to Utrecht Centraal
1s STOP
UTRECHT
Utrecht is one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands. It originated as a Roman fortification on the Limes. Today, Utrecht is a multicultural city; the percentage of residents with a migration background is around 40% .
What not to miss if you have one day in Utrecth?
Dom Tower – The tallest church tower in the Netherlands.
Oudegracht Canal – A picturesque canal with unique wharf cellars.
DOMunder – An underground museum showcasing 2,000 years of Utrecht’s history.
Rietveld Schröder House – A UNESCO World Heritage Site and a masterpiece of Dutch design
And of course just wander around and feel the vibrant life of the city!