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 33m.

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 train between Haarlem and Groningen?

No, there is no direct train from Haarlem to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Haarlem and arriving at Groningen via Amsterdam Centraal and Almere Centrum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.

How far is it from Haarlem to Groningen?

The distance between Haarlem and Groningen is 227 km. The road distance is 201.4 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 €35 - €120.

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 train from?

Haarlem to Groningen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Almere Centrum 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 €35 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €35 and takes 3h 33m.

Where does the Haarlem to Groningen train arrive?

Haarlem to Groningen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Groningen 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 461+ hotels available in Groningen.

Haarlem to Groningen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 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
€35–117
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central stationbus 075 / ...
3h 33m
€14–31
Drive 201.4 km
1. Drive from Haarlem to Groningencar 201.4 km
2h 20m
€36–52
Train via Almere Stad
1. Take the train from Almere Centrum to Groningentrain Intercity
3h 7m
€40–112
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Haarlem to Alkmaartrain
2. Take the bus from Alkmaar, Station to Leeuwarden, Busstationbus 350
3. Take the train from Leeuwarden to Groningentrain
3h 56m
€36–55

Haarlem to Groningen by bus and train

127Weekly Services

3h 4mAverage Duration

€35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 226.7 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 €30–110 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 €10–24 and the journey takes 2h 20m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 5 times a week.

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