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Types of public transport

Types of public transport with U-OV

U-OV offers different types of public transport in Utrecht and across the province. We have regular buses, trams, buses that you book and comfortable buses for longer journeys.

See below which type of transport is best for your journey. Want to know how to get to your destination? 

Plan your journey with the U-OV journey planner

U-bus: in the city en region

The yellow U-buses run through cities, towns and the Utrecht region. They include busy city routes, regional routes and buses that run during rush hour. We choose a bus that fits the route and the number of passengers.

You can take a U-bus to a station, school, work, shopping area or another destination.

U-flex: transport that you book

With U-flex, you book a ride at a time that suits you. You travel from one stop to another. When possible, you share the ride with other passengers travelling in the same direction.

The bus follows a route that fits the passengers who have booked a ride. You need to book U-flex before you travel. You can do this in the U-OV app or by phone.

Read how U-flex works and book your ride.

U-liner: extra comfort for longer journeys

The blue U-liner is for longer journeys. The buses have comfortable seats, extra legroom and useful features for working or relaxing during your journey.

You can use wireless charging, USB ports and a reading light on the bus.

A little gift from us: 

When you travel with U-liner, you can use WAIT for free. This app gives you access to magazines, books and audiobooks during your journey.

How does it work?

  1. Download the WAIT app from the App Store or Google Play.
  2. Open the app at a U-liner stop or during your journey.
  3. Choose what you want to read or listen to.

U-link: fast and frequent

U-link buses help you travel quickly in and around Utrecht and other cities in the region. U-link buses run often. Many lines also run in the evening and at weekends.

Each U-link line has its own colour in our travel information. This makes it easy to find your line in the journey planner and other travel information.

U-tram: fast travel in the region

U-tram takes you quickly between places such as Nieuwegein, IJsselstein, Utrecht Central Station and Utrecht Science Park.

The trams run often and can carry many passengers at the same time.

Community and Neighbourhood bus

Community and neighbourhood buses take you to places in smaller towns and neighbourhoods where regular buses do not always run.

Local volunteers drive these buses and know the area well. You can use them to travel to a station, shopping centre or another place nearby.

Read more about community and neighbourhood buses.