The average train between Haarlem and Groningen takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Haarlem to Groningen. 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 hourly between Haarlem and Groningen. The earliest departure is at 1:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Haarlem is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Groningen at 8:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Amsterdam Centraal and take an average of 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Haarlem to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Haarlem station and arriving at Groningen station via Groningen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
Haarlem to Groningen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Almere Centrum station.
Haarlem to Groningen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Groningen station.
The distance between Haarlem and Groningen is 159.7 km. The road distance is 224 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Almere Centrum to Groningen hourly. Tickets cost €19–45 and the journey takes 1h 38m. Arriva NL also services this route once a week.