- Must visit
Groninger Museum
Groningen’s flagship art and design museum, known for its striking postmodern building and varied exhibitions spanning contemporary art, design, and regional history.
Cheapest price
$41
Average price
$41
Fastest journey
2 h 9 m
Average duration
2 h 9 m
Trains per day
43
Distance
158 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Groningen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Groningen will cost around $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $41.
Of the 43 trains that leave Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for Groningen on Mon, Jun 01, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 01 the direct trains cover the 158 km distance in an average of 2 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 9 m .
On Mon, Jun 01 the slowest trains will take 2 h 9 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
741
733
827 · 527
835 · 535
729
3173 · 871 · 571
3171 · 769
3189 · 887 · 587
3177 · 875 · 575
3185 · 883 · 583Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Groningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 98 miles (158 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$45 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Groningen:
A bus is $23 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Groningen costing on average $45 (€36).
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 1m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Groningen trains for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3127 · 725 | 8:02 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h10 | 10:12 AM Groningen station | 1 transfer | |
827 · 527 | 8:29 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h13 | 10:42 AM Groningen station | 1 transfer | |
3129 · 827 · 527 | 8:32 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h10 | 10:42 AM Groningen station | 2 transfers | |
729 | 8:59 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h13 | 11:12 AM Groningen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3131 · 729 | 9:02 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h10 | 11:12 AM Groningen station | 1 transfer | |
831 · 531 | 9:29 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h13 | 11:42 AM Groningen station | 1 transfer | |
3133 · 831 · 531 | 9:32 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h10 | 11:42 AM Groningen station | 2 transfers | |
733 | 9:59 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h13 | 12:12 PM Groningen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3135 · 733 | 10:02 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h10 | 12:12 PM Groningen station | 1 transfer | |
835 · 535 | 10:29 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h13 | 12:42 PM Groningen station | 1 transfer | |
3137 · 835 · 535 | 10:32 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h10 | 12:42 PM Groningen station | 2 transfers | |
737 | 10:59 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h13 | 1:12 PM Groningen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3139 · 737 | 11:02 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h10 | 1:12 PM Groningen station | 1 transfer | |
839 · 539 | 11:29 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h13 | 1:42 PM Groningen station | 1 transfer | |
3141 · 839 · 539 | 11:32 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h10 | 1:42 PM Groningen station | 2 transfers | |
741 | 11:59 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h13 | 2:12 PM Groningen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3143 · 741 | 12:02 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h10 | 2:12 PM Groningen station | 1 transfer | |
843 · 543 | 12:29 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h13 | 2:42 PM Groningen station | 1 transfer | |
3145 · 843 · 543 | 12:32 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h10 | 2:42 PM Groningen station | 2 transfers | |
745 | 12:59 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h13 | 3:12 PM Groningen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3147 · 745 | 1:02 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h10 | 3:12 PM Groningen station | 1 transfer | |
847 · 547 | 1:29 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h13 | 3:42 PM Groningen station | 1 transfer | |
3149 · 847 · 547 | 1:32 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h10 | 3:42 PM Groningen station | 2 transfers | |
749 | 1:59 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h13 | 4:12 PM Groningen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3151 · 749 | 2:02 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h10 | 4:12 PM Groningen station | 1 transfer | |
851 · 551 | 2:29 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h13 | 4:42 PM Groningen station | 1 transfer | |
3153 · 851 · 551 | 2:32 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h10 | 4:42 PM Groningen station | 2 transfers | |
753 | 2:59 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h13 | 5:12 PM Groningen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3155 · 753 | 3:02 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h10 | 5:12 PM Groningen station | 1 transfer | |
855 · 555 | 3:29 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h13 | 5:42 PM Groningen station | 1 transfer | |
3157 · 855 · 555 | 3:32 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h10 | 5:42 PM Groningen station | 2 transfers | |
757 | 3:59 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h13 | 6:12 PM Groningen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3159 · 757 | 4:02 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h10 | 6:12 PM Groningen station | 1 transfer | |
3159 · 757 | 4:03 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h09 | 6:12 PM Groningen station | 1 transfer | |
859 · 559 | 4:29 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h13 | 6:42 PM Groningen station | 1 transfer | |
3161 · 859 · 559 | 4:32 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h10 | 6:42 PM Groningen station | 2 transfers | |
3161 · 859 · 559 | 4:33 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h09 | 6:42 PM Groningen station | 2 transfers | |
761 | 4:59 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h13 | 7:12 PM Groningen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
3163 · 761 | 5:02 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h10 | 7:12 PM Groningen station | 1 transfer | |
3163 · 761 | 5:03 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h09 | 7:12 PM Groningen station | 1 transfer | |
863 · 563 | 5:29 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h13 | 7:42 PM Groningen station | 1 transfer | |
3165 · 863 · 563 | 5:32 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h10 | 7:42 PM Groningen station | 2 transfers | |
3165 · 863 · 563 | 5:33 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h09 | 7:42 PM Groningen station | 2 transfers | |
765 | 5:59 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h13 | 8:12 PM Groningen station | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Trains from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Groningen run on average 15 times per day, taking around 2h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $41 (€33) but you can travel from only $13 (€11) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:33, the last at 21:59. The fastest train covers the 98 miles (158 km) distance in 2h 9m.
Distance 98 miles (158 km) |
Average train duration 2h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $41 (€33) |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 9m |
First train 6:33 AM |
Last train 9:59 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Discover the best of Groningen — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Groningen trip today.
Groningen’s flagship art and design museum, known for its striking postmodern building and varied exhibitions spanning contemporary art, design, and regional history.
University museum with science, medicine, and academic heritage collections. Compact but rewarding, especially for visitors interested in experiments and the history of research.
Museum dedicated to comics, animation, and games, popular with younger visitors and creative audiences. It stands out for original artwork and interactive displays.
The city’s main square and social heart, surrounded by major landmarks and busy terraces. Essential for first-time visitors and city-center orientation.
A major cultural hub and contemporary city icon, popular for its architecture, rooftop views, cinema, library, and social-media-friendly interiors.
One of Groningen’s most picturesque canal-side streets, lined with historic warehouses and often featured in photography and visitor highlights.
A Groningen snack of a hard-boiled egg coated in ragout and breadcrumbs, then deep-fried. It is one of the city’s best-known local specialties.
Creamy Groningen mustard soup made with the region’s famous mustard. A classic local starter with a sharp, warming flavor.
A traditional Groningen cake-pudding, steamed rather than baked, usually served in thick slices with butter or syrup. It is a regional comfort food.
A well-regarded fine dining restaurant in Groningen, known for seasonal tasting menus, careful presentation, and polished service.
An established bistro in a historic building near the city center, known for refined French-Dutch cooking and a more elegant dining setting.
A popular multi-level venue with restaurant, bar, and cocktail focus. Known for creative food and a stylish, energetic atmosphere.
Moderate by Dutch standards: groceries and casual dining are manageable, but hotels and central restaurants cost more.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good restaurant service is appreciated, not required. Round up taxi fares; little or no tip is fine for cafes and bars.
Official public transport app
Groningen Airport Eelde -> Groningen Hoofdstation
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Groningen by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Groningen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Here are some other resources that might have the information you need