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

The cheapest way to get from Hoofddorp to Groningen is to bus which costs €17 - €35 and takes 4h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hoofddorp to Groningen is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Hoofddorp and Groningen?

No, there is no direct bus from Hoofddorp to Groningen station. However, there are services departing from Hoofddorp, Hoofddorp Centrum and arriving at Groningen central station via Schiphol, Schiphol Airport/Plaza and Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Hoofddorp and Groningen?

No, there is no direct train from Hoofddorp to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Hoofddorp and arriving at Groningen via Schiphol Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

How far is it from Hoofddorp to Groningen?

The distance between Hoofddorp and Groningen is 220 km. The road distance is 198.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Hoofddorp to Groningen without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs €30 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Hoofddorp to Groningen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hoofddorp to Groningen bus from?

Hoofddorp to Groningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where do I catch the Hoofddorp to Groningen train from?

Hoofddorp to Groningen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Schiphol Airport station.

Train or bus from Hoofddorp to Groningen?

The best way to get from Hoofddorp to Groningen is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs €30 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €35 and takes 4h 15m.

Where does the Hoofddorp to Groningen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Hoofddorp to Groningen train arrive?

Hoofddorp to Groningen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Groningen station.

Can I drive from Hoofddorp to Groningen?

Yes, the driving distance between Hoofddorp to Groningen is 198 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Hoofddorp to Groningen.

Where can I stay near Groningen?

There are 458+ hotels available in Groningen.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Hoofddorp 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 Schiphol Airport to GroningenIntercity
2h 56m
€32–124
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central station075 / ...
4h 15m
€17–33
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Hoofddorp to Lelystad CentrumSprinter
2. Take the bus from Emmeloord, Busstation to Groningen, Hoofdstation, uitstaphalte315 / ...
4h 13m
€27–56
Drive 198.3 km
1. Drive from Hoofddorp to Groningen198.3 km
2h 19m
€36–51

Hoofddorp to Groningen by train

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Distance: 220.4 km
Duration: 2h 56m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Schiphol Airport to Groningen hourly. Tickets cost €30–120 and the journey takes 2h 13m. 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 €11–22 and the journey takes 2h 20m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 5 times a week.

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