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Groninger Museum
The City’s flagship museum, known for bold postmodern architecture and strong collections of modern art, design, and regional history.
Cheapest price
$36
Average price
$66
Fastest journey
3 h 35 m
Average duration
3 h 35 m
Trains per day
44
Distance
267 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Antwerp to Groningen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Antwerp to Groningen will cost around $66 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.
It's difficult to get from Antwerp to Groningen without transferring at least once.
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749Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Antwerp to Groningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 165 miles (267 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$47 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 46m Average total duration 5h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Antwerp to Groningen:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Antwerp to Groningen costing on average $47 (€38).
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 16m.
The journey is about 26m faster (3h 30m by train vs 3h 56m by car) and roughly $24 (€20) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($47 (€38) vs $70 (€58)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Antwerp to Groningen trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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2928+ 9527+ 733 | 8:23 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 3h49 | 12:12 PM Groningen station | 2 transfers | |
9527+ 733 | 8:37 AM Antwerp-Central | 3h35 | 12:12 PM Groningen station | 1 transfer | |
9219+ 3532 · 535+ 6628 | 8:38 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 4h04 | 12:42 PM Groningen station | 3 transfers | |
9219+ 6628+ 3532 · 535 | 8:45 AM Antwerp-Central | 3h57 | 12:42 PM Groningen station | 3 transfers | |
1479+ 9531+ 737 | 8:58 AM Antwerp-South | 4h14 | 1:12 PM Groningen station | 2 transfers | |
2929+ 9531+ 737 | 9:23 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 3h49 | 1:12 PM Groningen station | 2 transfers | |
9531+ 737 | 9:37 AM Antwerp-Central | 3h35 | 1:12 PM Groningen station | 1 transfer | |
2039 · 539+ 9223 | 9:38 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 4h04 | 1:42 PM Groningen station | 2 transfers | |
2039 · 539+ 9223 | 9:45 AM Antwerp-Central | 3h57 | 1:42 PM Groningen station | 2 transfers | |
1480+ 9535+ 741 | 9:58 AM Antwerp-South | 4h14 | 2:12 PM Groningen station | 2 transfers | |
1480+ 741+ 9315 | 9:58 AM Antwerp-South | 4h14 | 2:12 PM Groningen station | 2 transfers | |
2930+ 9535+ 741 | 10:23 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 3h49 | 2:12 PM Groningen station | 2 transfers | |
9535+ 741 | 10:37 AM Antwerp-Central | 3h35 | 2:12 PM Groningen station | 1 transfer | |
2043 · 543+ 9227 | 10:38 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 4h04 | 2:42 PM Groningen station | 2 transfers | |
9227+ 2043 · 543 | 10:45 AM Antwerp-Central | 3h57 | 2:42 PM Groningen station | 2 transfers | |
1481+ 9539+ 745 | 11:01 AM Antwerp-South | 4h11 | 3:12 PM Groningen station | 2 transfers | |
2931+ 9539+ 745 | 11:23 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 3h49 | 3:12 PM Groningen station | 2 transfers | |
9539+ 745 | 11:37 AM Antwerp-Central | 3h35 | 3:12 PM Groningen station | 1 transfer | |
9231+ 2047 · 547 | 11:38 AM Antwerp-Berchem | 4h04 | 3:42 PM Groningen station | 2 transfers | |
9231+ 2047 · 547 | 11:45 AM Antwerp-Central | 3h57 | 3:42 PM Groningen station | 2 transfers | |
1482+ 9327+ 749 | 12:01 PM Antwerp-South | 4h11 | 4:12 PM Groningen station | 2 transfers | |
1482+ 9543+ 749 | 12:01 PM Antwerp-South | 4h11 | 4:12 PM Groningen station | 2 transfers | |
2932+ 9543+ 749 | 12:23 PM Antwerp-Berchem | 3h49 | 4:12 PM Groningen station | 2 transfers | |
9543+ 749 | 12:37 PM Antwerp-Central | 3h35 | 4:12 PM Groningen station | 1 transfer | |
9235+ 2051 · 551 | 12:38 PM Antwerp-Berchem | 4h04 | 4:42 PM Groningen station | 2 transfers | |
9235+ 2051 · 551 | 12:45 PM Antwerp-Central | 3h57 | 4:42 PM Groningen station | 2 transfers | |
1483+ 9547+ 753 | 12:58 PM Antwerp-South | 4h14 | 5:12 PM Groningen station | 2 transfers | |
2933+ 9547+ 753 | 1:23 PM Antwerp-Berchem | 3h49 | 5:12 PM Groningen station | 2 transfers | |
9547+ 753 | 1:37 PM Antwerp-Central | 3h35 | 5:12 PM Groningen station | 1 transfer | |
9239+ 2055 · 555 | 1:38 PM Antwerp-Berchem | 4h04 | 5:42 PM Groningen station | 2 transfers | |
9239+ 2055 · 555 | 1:45 PM Antwerp-Central | 3h57 | 5:42 PM Groningen station | 2 transfers | |
1484+ 9339+ 757 | 1:58 PM Antwerp-South | 4h14 | 6:12 PM Groningen station | 2 transfers | |
1484+ 9551+ 757 | 1:58 PM Antwerp-South | 4h14 | 6:12 PM Groningen station | 2 transfers | |
2934+ 9551+ 757 | 2:23 PM Antwerp-Berchem | 3h49 | 6:12 PM Groningen station | 2 transfers | |
9551+ 757 | 2:37 PM Antwerp-Central | 3h35 | 6:12 PM Groningen station | 1 transfer | |
9243+ 2059 · 559 | 2:38 PM Antwerp-Berchem | 4h04 | 6:42 PM Groningen station | 2 transfers | |
9243+ 2059 · 559 | 2:45 PM Antwerp-Central | 3h57 | 6:42 PM Groningen station | 2 transfers | |
1485+ 9555+ 761 | 2:58 PM Antwerp-South | 4h14 | 7:12 PM Groningen station | 2 transfers | |
2935+ 9555+ 761 | 3:23 PM Antwerp-Berchem | 3h49 | 7:12 PM Groningen station | 2 transfers | |
9555+ 761 | 3:37 PM Antwerp-Central | 3h35 | 7:12 PM Groningen station | 1 transfer | |
9247+ 2063 · 563 | 3:38 PM Antwerp-Berchem | 4h04 | 7:42 PM Groningen station | 2 transfers | |
9247+ 2063 · 563 | 3:45 PM Antwerp-Central | 3h57 | 7:42 PM Groningen station | 2 transfers | |
1486+ 9559+ 765 | 3:58 PM Antwerp-South | 4h14 | 8:12 PM Groningen station | 2 transfers | |
1486+ 9351+ 765 | 3:58 PM Antwerp-South | 4h14 | 8:12 PM Groningen station | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Antwerp to Groningen run on average 20 times per day, taking around 3h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 01:01, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 165 miles (267 km) distance in 3h 35m.
Distance 165 miles (267 km) |
Average train duration 3h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 20 |
Fastest train 3h 35m |
First train 1:01 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 70 days |
Discover the best of Groningen — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Groningen trip today.
The City’s flagship museum, known for bold postmodern architecture and strong collections of modern art, design, and regional history.
A respected photography institution showcasing contemporary visual culture through exhibitions in Groningen.
The University Museum presents science, medicine, and academic history with accessible exhibits tied to the city’s university heritage.
The main square and social heart of Groningen, surrounded by major landmarks and a natural starting point for exploring the center.
A highly popular contemporary cultural building with striking architecture, public spaces, and one of the best urban viewpoints in the city.
One of the city’s most picturesque canal-side streets, lined with historic warehouses and often featured in photography.
A Groningen snack of ragout-coated boiled egg, breaded and deep-fried. It is one of the city’s best-known local specialties and a classic from snack bars.
Traditional mustard soup made with the region’s sharp Groningen mustard, usually enriched with cream and often served with bacon or leek. A signature northern Dutch comfort dish.
Air-dried Dutch sausage popular in the north, eaten as a snack with drinks. In Groningen it is a familiar borrel item with a firm texture and spiced flavor.
An established bistro in a historic building near the center, serving refined French and Dutch-influenced dishes in an elegant setting suited to a longer dinner.
A popular all-day restaurant known for creative brunch, lunch, and dinner in a stylish but relaxed setting. Good choice for seasonal dishes and local ingredients.
A well-known multi-level dining venue and bar with an extensive drinks selection and an international menu. Stylish atmosphere, especially good for dinner and cocktails.
Moderate by Dutch standards. Groceries and casual meals are manageable, but hotels and drinks can raise daily costs.
Service is usually included. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good restaurant service is appreciated. Round up small taxi fares.
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Groningen Airport Eelde, Groningen -> Grote Markt, Groningen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Antwerp 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.

Most Antwerp to Groningen trains use the Antwerpen Centraal to Groningen station pair, with some services arriving at Groningen Europapark. Use this guide to compare Antwerp and Groningen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Antwerpen Centraal is 1 km from Antwerp city centre. Public transport options include:
Antwerpen Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Café - Brasserie Royal, Einstein Koffie, Leonidas, Starbucks, Yam Yam, Panos, Sweetz To Go, Frituur Centraal, lunch & pasta coffee, Döner Company, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station after logging in to the Free Wifi-NmbsSncb network. ATMs are located inside the atrium and retail area.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:45 - 22:00. Information desks are located in the main station hall on the ground floor (entrance/exit Koningin Astridplein).
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located at the top of the escalators in the retail area. .
Available at Antwerpen Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Antwerpen Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Antwerpen Centraal: Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
Nearby hotels include Hampton by Hilton Antwerp Central Station, A-Stay Antwerpen, Hotel NH Collection Antwerp Centre.
Antwerpen-Zuid is 2 km from Antwerp city centre. Public transport options include:
Antwerpen-Zuid has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Zuidcafé, Restaurant Het Gerecht
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Antwerpen-Zuid. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Antwerpen-Zuid. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Antwerpen-Zuid: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Antwerpen-Zuid: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Antwerpen-Zuid: Restrooms.
Nearby hotels include B&B HOTEL Antwerpen Zuid, Hotel Rubenshof, Hotel Pilar.
Antwerpen-Berchem is 2 km from Antwerp city centre. Public transport options include:
Antwerpen-Berchem has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Wagamama, Brasserie Dikke Mee
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Antwerpen-Berchem. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Antwerpen-Berchem. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Antwerpen-Berchem: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Antwerpen-Berchem: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Antwerpen-Berchem: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Radisson Hotel Antwerp Berchem, Tulip Inn Antwerpen, Ibis Budget Antwerpen Centraal Station.
Groningen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: De Drie Gezusters, Mr. Mofongo
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Groningen. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Groningen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Groningen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Groningen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Groningen: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include NH Groningen Hotel, The Student Hotel Groningen, City Hotel Groningen.
Groningen Europapark is 1 km from Groningen city centre. Public transport options include:
Groningen Europapark has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Groningen Europapark.
ATMs are available at Groningen Europapark.
Available at Groningen Europapark: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Groningen Europapark: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Groningen Europapark.
Groningen Noord is 1 km from Groningen city centre. Public transport options include:
Groningen Noord has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Groningen Noord.
Available at Groningen Noord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Groningen Noord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Groningen Noord: Ramps.
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