There are 6 ways to get from Antwerp to Groningen by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol AirportEurostar / ...
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to GroningenIntercity
3h 56m€49–219Bus via Amsterdam
cheapest- Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Amsterdam SloterdijkN814 / ...
- Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central station075 / ...
6h€17–55Train, bus
- Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Lelystad CentrumEurocity Direct
- Take the bus from Emmeloord, Busstation to Groningen, Hoofdstation, uitstaphalte315 / ...
5h 7m€40–125Drive 307.8 km
- Drive from Antwerp to Groningen307.8 km
3h 31m€55–79Fly, train
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BRU - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Groningen
5h 18m€118–445Bus
- Take the bus from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats to GroningenBlaBlaCar Bus
6h 5m€29–40
Antwerp to Groningen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Antwerp to Groningen is to bus via Amsterdam which costs €17 - €55 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Antwerp to Groningen is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs €50 - €80.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats and arriving at Groningen. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Antwerp to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Antwerpen-Centraal and arriving at Groningen via Schiphol Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Antwerp and Groningen is 359 km. The road distance is 307.8 km.
The best way to get from Antwerp to Groningen without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs €45 - €220.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Antwerp to Groningen, including transfers.
Antwerp to Groningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.
Antwerp to Groningen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Antwerpen-Centraal station.
The best way to get from Antwerp to Groningen is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs €45 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus via Amsterdam, which costs €17 - €55 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Antwerp, Belgium and Groningen, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Groningen via Schiphol Airport in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Groningen central station via Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 6h.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–230
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–100
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Schiphol Airport to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–120
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €30–50
- 1st Class
- €65–120
Train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Lelystad Centrum
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–110
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–100
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Schiphol Airport to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €45–50
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl
- 2nd Class
- €45–50
- Phone
- +31 (0)900 – 0108
- Website
- gd.qbuzz.nl
Bus from Emmeloord, Busstation to Groningen, Hoofdstation, uitstaphalte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://gd.qbuzz.nl/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–30
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–30
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10–12
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €29–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Antwerp to Groningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Antwerp to Groningen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Schiphol Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Antwerp to Groningen is 308 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Antwerp to Groningen.
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