There are 6 ways to get from Amsterdam to Groningen by train, bus, night train, rideshare, or car
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- Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to GroningenIntercity
bestTrain
2h 4m€23–60- Take the rideshare from Amsterdam to Groningen181.2 km
cheapestRideshare
2h 23m€11- Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central station075 / ...
Bus
2h 20m€16–23- Take the night train from Amsterdam Centraal to GroningenNachttrein
Night train
2h 1m€25–35- Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to GroningenIntercity
Train via Amsterdam Zuid
2h 57m€25–62- Drive from Amsterdam to Groningen184.1 km
Drive 184.1 km
2h 10m€37–54
Amsterdam to Groningen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Groningen is to rideshare which costs €11 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Groningen is to night train which takes 2h 1m and costs €25 - €35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Amsterdam Sloterdijk and arriving at Groningen central station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Groningen. Services depart four times a week, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 4m.
The distance between Amsterdam and Groningen is 206 km. The road distance is 184.1 km.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Groningen without a car is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs €23 - €60.
The train from Amsterdam Centraal to Groningen takes 2h 4m including transfers and departs four times a week.
Amsterdam to Groningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Amsterdam to Groningen train services, operated by NS, depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Groningen is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs €23 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €23 and takes 2h 20m.
What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Groningen, Netherlands?
NS operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Groningen 4 times a week. Tickets cost €23–60 and the journey takes 2h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €23–60
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class Full Fare
- €23–35
- 1st Class Full Fare
- €35–60
Train from Amsterdam Zuid to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–60
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class Full Fare
- €23–35
- 1st Class Full Fare
- €40–60
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Night train from Amsterdam Centraal to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Amsterdam to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Amsterdam to Groningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Groningen central station.
Amsterdam to Groningen train services, operated by NS, arrive at Groningen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Groningen is 184 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Amsterdam to Groningen.
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There are 340+ hotels available in Groningen. Prices start at €50 per night.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Amsterdam and Groningen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.