There are 5 ways to get from Groningen to Haarlem by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Groningen to Amsterdam Zuidtrain Intercity
2h 28m€38–116Drive 200 km
cheapest- Drive from Groningen to Haarlemcar 200 km
2h 20m€35–51Bus
- Take the bus from Groningen central station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N1386 / ...
- Take the bus from [Amsterdam Sloterdijk] Radarweg West to [Haarlem] Voorplein station OVbus Stopbus ipv trein / ...
2h 48mTrain via Almere Stad
- Take the train from Groningen to Almere Centrumtrain Intercity
- Take the train from Almere Centrum to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Sprinter / ...
2h 48m€41–113Train, bus
- Take the train from Groningen to Leeuwardentrain
- Take the bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Alkmaar, Stationbus 350
- Take the train from Alkmaar to Haarlemtrain
4h 7m€37–54
Groningen to Haarlem by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Groningen to Haarlem is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Groningen to Haarlem is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Groningen station to Haarlem station. However, there are services departing from Groningen central station and arriving at [Haarlem] Voorplein station OV via [Amsterdam Sloterdijk] Radarweg West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Haarlem. However, there are services departing from Groningen and arriving at Haarlem via Almere Centrum and Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
The distance between Groningen and Haarlem is 227 km. The road distance is 200 km.
The best way to get from Groningen to Haarlem without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs €35 - €120.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Groningen to Haarlem, including transfers.
Groningen to Haarlem bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Groningen central station.
Groningen to Haarlem train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.
The best way to get from Groningen to Haarlem is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs €35 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 48m.
What companies run services between Groningen, Netherlands and Haarlem, Netherlands?
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Groningen to Amsterdam Zuid hourly. Tickets cost €30–110 and the journey takes 2h. Arriva NL also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Groningen central station to [Haarlem] Voorplein station OV via Amsterdam Sloterdijk and [Amsterdam Sloterdijk] Radarweg West in around 2h 48m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Groningen to Amsterdam Zuid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–110
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €30–50
- 1st Class
- €65–110
Train from Groningen to Almere Centrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–95
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €28–45
- 1st Class
- €55–95
Train from Almere Centrum to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–15
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €6–10
- 1st Class
- €9–15
Train from Alkmaar to Haarlem
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–18
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €7–11
- 1st Class
- €10–18
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Groningen to Amsterdam Zuid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €44–48
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €44–48
Train from Groningen to Almere Centrum
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €38–42
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €38–42
Train from Almere Centrum to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €7–8
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €7–8
Train from Groningen to Leeuwarden
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–14
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €12–14
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Groningen central station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Groningen central station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–23
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Bus from [Amsterdam Sloterdijk] Radarweg West to [Haarlem] Voorplein station OV
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- +31 (0)900 – 0108
- Website
- gd.qbuzz.nl
Bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Alkmaar, Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–23
- Website
- https://gd.qbuzz.nl/
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More Questions & Answers
Groningen to Haarlem bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Groningen to Haarlem train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Almere Centrum station.
Yes, the driving distance between Groningen to Haarlem is 200 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Groningen to Haarlem.
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