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

The cheapest way to get from Haarlem to Groningen is to bus which costs €14 - €35 and takes 3h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Haarlem to Groningen is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Haarlem and Groningen?

No, there is no direct bus from Haarlem to Groningen station. However, there are services departing from Haarlem, Centrum/Verwulft and arriving at Groningen central station via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

How far is it from Haarlem to Groningen?

The distance between Haarlem and Groningen is 227 km. The road distance is 201.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Haarlem to Groningen without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs €27 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Haarlem to Groningen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Haarlem to Groningen bus from?

Haarlem to Groningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport station.

Train or bus from Haarlem to Groningen?

The best way to get from Haarlem to Groningen is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs €27 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €35 and takes 3h 23m.

Where does the Haarlem to Groningen bus arrive?

Haarlem to Groningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Groningen central station.

Can I drive from Haarlem to Groningen?

Yes, the driving distance between Haarlem to Groningen is 201 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Haarlem to Groningen.

Where can I stay near Groningen?

There are 180+ hotels available in Groningen.

Haarlem to Groningen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Haarlem 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
best
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Groningentrain Intercity
3h 4m
€27–57
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central stationbus N1399 / ...
3h 23m
€15–30
Drive 201.3 km
1. Drive from Haarlem to Groningencar 201.3 km
2h 20m
€36–52
Bus via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Groningen central stationbus 075 / ...
4h 33m
€21–34

Haarlem to Groningen by bus and train

128Weekly Services

3h 4mAverage Duration

€27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 227.2 km
Duration: 3h 4m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Zuid to Groningen hourly. Tickets cost €22–50 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Arriva NL also services this route once a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €13–22 and the journey takes 2h 10m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.

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