What is the cheapest way to get from Castricum to Groningen?

The cheapest way to get from Castricum to Groningen is to bus which costs €15 - €40 and takes 3h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Castricum to Groningen?

The fastest way to get from Castricum to Groningen is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Castricum and Groningen?

No, there is no direct bus from Castricum to Groningen station. However, there are services departing from Castricum, Dorpsstraat and arriving at Groningen, Hoofdstation, uitstaphalte via Alkmaar, Station, Leeuwarden, Busstation and Drachten, Transferium Oost. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Castricum and Groningen?

No, there is no direct train from Castricum to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Castricum and arriving at Groningen via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

How far is it from Castricum to Groningen?

The distance between Castricum and Groningen is 259 km. The road distance is 178.9 km.

How do I travel from Castricum to Groningen without a car?

The best way to get from Castricum to Groningen without a car is to train via Utrecht which takes 3h 25m and costs €40 - €70.

How long does it take to get from Castricum to Groningen?

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Castricum to Groningen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castricum to Groningen bus from?

Castricum to Groningen bus services, operated by Connexxion, depart from Castricum, Dorpsstraat station.

Where do I catch the Castricum to Groningen train from?

Castricum to Groningen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Castricum station.

Train or bus from Castricum to Groningen?

The best way to get from Castricum to Groningen is to train via Utrecht which takes 3h 25m and costs €40 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €40 and takes 3h 50m.

Where does the Castricum to Groningen bus arrive?

Castricum to Groningen bus services, operated by Connexxion, arrive at Alkmaar, Station.

Where does the Castricum to Groningen train arrive?

Castricum to Groningen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Castricum to Groningen?

Yes, the driving distance between Castricum to Groningen is 179 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Castricum to Groningen.

How do I get a train ticket from Castricum to Groningen?

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Castricum to Groningen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 167 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Castricum to Groningen by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Utrecht
best
1. Take the train from Castricum to Utrecht CentraalIntercity
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to GroningenIntercity
3h 25m
€43–66
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central station075 / ...
3h 50m
€16–37
Drive 178.9 km
1. Drive from Castricum to Groningen178.9 km
2h 25m
€32–46
Train
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to GroningenIntercity
3h 26m
€38–126
Line 167 bus, bus, line 320 bus, line 314 bus
1. Take the bus from Castricum, Dorpsstraat to Alkmaar, Station167
2. Take the bus from Alkmaar, Station to Leeuwarden, Busstation350
3. Take the bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Drachten, Transferium Oost320
4. Take the bus from Drachten, Transferium Oost to Groningen, Hoofdstation, uitstaphalte314 / ...
4h 7m
€30–43

Castricum to Groningen by train

131Weekly Trains

3h 25mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 259.2 km
Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Castricum, Netherlands and Groningen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Castricum to Groningen via Utrecht Centraal in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €10–24 and the journey takes 2h 20m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 5 times a week.

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