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

The cheapest way to get from Maastricht to Groningen is to bus which costs €23 - €55 and takes 6h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maastricht to Groningen is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Maastricht and Groningen?

No, there is no direct bus from Maastricht to Groningen station. However, there are services departing from Maastricht and arriving at Groningen central station via Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Maastricht and Groningen?

No, there is no direct train from Maastricht to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Maastricht and arriving at Groningen via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from Maastricht to Groningen?

The distance between Maastricht and Groningen is 370 km. The road distance is 316.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Maastricht to Groningen without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs €60 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Maastricht to Groningen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maastricht to Groningen bus from?

Maastricht to Groningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Maastricht station.

Where do I catch the Maastricht to Groningen train from?

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

Train or bus from Maastricht to Groningen?

The best way to get from Maastricht to Groningen is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs €60 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €55 and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the Maastricht to Groningen bus arrive?

Maastricht to Groningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Maastricht to Groningen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Maastricht to Groningen?

Yes, the driving distance between Maastricht to Groningen is 317 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Maastricht to Groningen.

How do I get a train ticket from Maastricht to Groningen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Maastricht to Groningen?

Book your Maastricht to Groningen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Groningen?

There are 459+ hotels available in Groningen.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Maastricht 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 Maastricht to Utrecht CentraalIntercity
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to GroningenIntercity
4h 29m
€60–73
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Maastricht to Amsterdam Sloterdijk833 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central station075 / ...
6h 45m
€23–51
Drive 316.8 km
1. Drive from Maastricht to Groningen316.8 km
4h 1m
€56–81
Train via Zwolle
1. Take the train from Maastricht Randwyck to Roermond
2. Take the train from Roermond to Nijmegen
3. Take the train from Nijmegen to Zwolle
4. Take the train from Zwolle to Groningen
5h 21m
€62–138

Maastricht to Groningen by train

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4h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 369.7 km
Duration: 4h 29m

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

You can take a train from Maastricht to Groningen via Utrecht Centraal in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maastricht to Groningen central station via Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 6h 45m.

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