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

The cheapest way to get from Groningen to Alphen aan den Rijn is to bus which costs €20 - €40 and takes 3h 35m.

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

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

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

No, there is no direct bus from Groningen station to Alphen aan den Rijn. However, there are services departing from Groningen central station and arriving at Alphen a/d Rijn, Centrum via Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk and Schiphol, Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Alphen aan den Rijn. However, there are services departing from Groningen and arriving at Alphen a/d Rijn via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.

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

The distance between Groningen and Alphen aan den Rijn is 226 km. The road distance is 213 km.

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

The best way to get from Groningen to Alphen aan den Rijn without a car is to train via Utrecht which takes 2h 32m and costs €40 - €55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Groningen to Alphen aan den Rijn, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Groningen to Alphen aan den Rijn?

The best way to get from Groningen to Alphen aan den Rijn is to train via Utrecht which takes 2h 32m and costs €40 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €40 and takes 3h 35m.

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

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

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

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

Can I drive from Groningen to Alphen aan den Rijn?

Yes, the driving distance between Groningen to Alphen aan den Rijn is 213 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Groningen to Alphen aan den Rijn.

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

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

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

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Train via Utrecht
best
1. Take the train from Groningen to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity
2h 32m
€43–54
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N1386 / ...
3h 35m
€20–36
Drive 213 km
1. Drive from Groningen to Alphen aan den Rijncar 213 km
2h 31m
€38–54
Train
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airporttrain Intercity
2h 54m
€40–120

Groningen to Alphen aan den Rijn by train

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2h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 225.9 km
Duration: 2h 32m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Groningen to Utrecht Centraal hourly. Tickets cost €32–34 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Arriva NL also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Groningen central station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk every 4 hours. Tickets cost €10–20 and the journey takes 2h 10m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 5 times a week.

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