What is the cheapest way to get from Alphen aan den Rijn to Groningen?

The cheapest way to get from Alphen aan den Rijn to Groningen is to bus which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alphen aan den Rijn to Groningen?

The fastest way to get from Alphen aan den Rijn to Groningen is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Alphen aan den Rijn and Groningen?

No, there is no direct bus from Alphen aan den Rijn to Groningen station. However, there are services departing from Alphen a/d Rijn, Centrum and arriving at Groningen central station via Schiphol, Schiphol Airport/Plaza and Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Alphen aan den Rijn and Groningen?

No, there is no direct train from Alphen aan den Rijn to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Alphen a/d Rijn and arriving at Groningen via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.

How far is it from Alphen aan den Rijn to Groningen?

The distance between Alphen aan den Rijn and Groningen is 226 km. The road distance is 214.8 km.

How do I travel from Alphen aan den Rijn to Groningen without a car?

The best way to get from Alphen aan den Rijn to Groningen without a car is to train via Utrecht which takes 2h 54m and costs €35 - €55.

How long does it take to get from Alphen aan den Rijn to Groningen?

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Alphen aan den Rijn to Groningen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alphen aan den Rijn to Groningen bus from?

Alphen aan den Rijn to Groningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where do I catch the Alphen aan den Rijn to Groningen train from?

Alphen aan den Rijn to Groningen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.

Train or bus from Alphen aan den Rijn to Groningen?

The best way to get from Alphen aan den Rijn to Groningen is to train via Utrecht which takes 2h 54m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h 35m.

Where does the Alphen aan den Rijn to Groningen bus arrive?

Alphen aan den Rijn to Groningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Groningen central station.

Where does the Alphen aan den Rijn to Groningen train arrive?

Alphen aan den Rijn to Groningen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Groningen station.

Can I drive from Alphen aan den Rijn to Groningen?

Yes, the driving distance between Alphen aan den Rijn to Groningen is 215 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Alphen aan den Rijn to Groningen.

How do I get a train ticket from Alphen aan den Rijn to Groningen?

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Alphen aan den Rijn to Groningen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Alphen aan den Rijn to Groningen by train, bus, or car

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Train via Utrecht
best
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Groningentrain Intercity
2h 54m
€39–55
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central stationbus N44 / ...
4h 35m
€21–33
Drive 214.8 km
1. Drive from Alphen aan den Rijn to Groningencar 214.8 km
2h 31m
€38–55
Train
1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Groningentrain Intercity
3h 25m
€37–58

Alphen aan den Rijn to Groningen by train

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Distance: 225.9 km
Duration: 2h 54m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Utrecht Centraal to Groningen hourly. Tickets cost €33 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Arriva NL also services this route 3 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €10–20 and the journey takes 2h 20m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 5 times a week.

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