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Trip Overview

The average train between Groningen and Alphen aan den Rijn takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Groningen to Alphen aan den Rijn. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 10m
Duration
241 km
Distance
€31
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Groningen to Goudatrain train Intercity
2h 47m
€26–52

Groningen to Alphen aan den Rijn train times

Trains run hourly between Groningen and Alphen aan den Rijn. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Groningen is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Alphen aan den Rijn at 5:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 47m • 1 change

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  • Distance: 240.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Groningen, Netherlands and Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Groningen to Gouda hourly. Tickets cost €24–50 and the journey takes 2h 13m.

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