The average train between Groningen and Vlaardingen takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Groningen to Vlaardingen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Groningen and Vlaardingen. 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 Vlaardingen at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Gouda and take an average of 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Vlaardingen. However, there are services departing from Groningen station and arriving at Vlaardingen station via Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
Groningen to Vlaardingen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.
Groningen to Vlaardingen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Gouda station.
The distance between Groningen and Vlaardingen is 209.1 km. The road distance is 258 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Groningen to Gouda hourly. Tickets cost €24–55 and the journey takes 2h 13m.