Public transport fares Utrecht

Want to know the public transport fares in Utrecht? See what it costs to travel by U-OV bus and tram and which discounts are available.

How much you pay depends on the distance you travel, your age and the travel product you use. Do you travel often? A U-OV subscription or travel product may cost less.

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How much does travelling with U-OV cost?

If you travel without a subscription, you pay for each journey. You pay a fixed amount when you start your journey and an amount for each kilometre you travel.

Balance travel	Regular	34% discount
Per km rate	€ 0.201	€ 0.132
Boarding fee	€ 1.16	€ 0.77

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Discounts on public transport

There are different ways to get a discount when travelling with U-OV. Passengers aged 65 or older can get an age discount. There are also special fares and travel products for children and young people.

Children up to and including 11 years old can travel free with an adult who pays, if they meet the conditions.

See how children up to 11 years travel free

U-OV Max

Do you travel a lot in one day? With U-OV Max Day, you never pay more than the daily maximum for U-OV buses and trams.

Do you travel regularly within a month? With U-OV Max Month, you pay for your journeys until you reach the monthly maximum for U-OV buses and trams. After that, you travel free for the rest of the month.

U-OV Off Peak

Do you mainly travel outside rush hour? U-OV Off Peak lets you travel as much as you like during off-peak hours, at weekends and on public holidays.

U-OV Star subscriptions

Do you want unlimited travel within a set number of zones? A U-OV Star subscription may suit you. The price depends on the number of zones and whether you get an age discount.

How much does the nightbus cost

The U-OV night bus has a separate fare. One journey costs €5. Your regular U-OV subscription does not give you free travel on the night bus.

Which fare is right for me?

The best fare depends on how often and when you travel. If you only travel sometimes, you can pay for each journey. If you travel more often, compare the U-OV subscriptions and travel products.

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Free travel to Stadsschouwburg Utrecht

Do you have a ticket for a performance at Stadsschouwburg Utrecht? Show your theater ticket and travel free on all U-OV buses and trams, before and after the show.

The scheme applies:

For evening shows: from three hours before start until the end of service.
For afternoon shows: from three hours before start until four hours after start.
Only for performances in Utrecht, not elsewhere.
Not valid on neighborhood bus, U-flex, or night buses.
Only during theater season 2025/2026

Free travel to theatre Flint

On the day of your performance, travel free on all U-OV buses and trams. Show your theatre ticket when boarding.

The scheme applies:

Only for visitors of Theater Flint.
Not valid on neighborhood bus, U-flex, or night buses.
Only during theater season 2025/2026