There are 4 ways to get from Haarlem to Groningen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Groningentrain Intercity
3h 9m€25–51Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central stationbus N1386 / ...
3h 28m€14–26Drive 201.6 km
- Drive from Haarlem to Groningencar 201.6 km
2h 19m€37–54Bus, train
- Take the bus from Alkmaar, Station to Leeuwarden, Busstationbus 350
- Take the train from Leeuwarden to Groningentrain Stoptrein RS1 / ...
3h 56m€32–45
Haarlem to Groningen by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Haarlem to Groningen is to bus which costs €13 - €26 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Haarlem to Groningen is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Haarlem to Groningen station. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Sloterdijk and arriving at Groningen central station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Haarlem to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Haarlem and arriving at Groningen via Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk and Amsterdam Zuid. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
The distance between Haarlem and Groningen is 229 km. The road distance is 201.6 km.
The best way to get from Haarlem to Groningen without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs €24 - €55.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Haarlem to Groningen, including transfers.
Haarlem to Groningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Haarlem to Groningen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Zuid station.
The best way to get from Haarlem to Groningen is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs €24 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €26 and takes 3h 28m.
What companies run services between Haarlem, Netherlands and Groningen, Netherlands?
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Zuid to Groningen hourly. Tickets cost €22–45 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 €15–23 and the journey takes 2h 15m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Amsterdam Zuid to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Haarlem to Groningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Groningen central station.
Haarlem to Groningen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Groningen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Haarlem to Groningen is 202 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Haarlem to Groningen.
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