The Hague to Groningen train with NS Domestic

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The cheapest and fastest trains from The Hague to Groningen

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 26

Cheapest price on Sep 26

$40

Average ticket price on Sep 26

$40

Fastest journey on Sep 26

2 h 32 m

Average journey duration on Sep 26

2 h 32 m

Trains on Sep 26

31

Distance

199 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from The Hague to Groningen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from The Hague to Groningen will cost around $40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $40.

Fast trains

On Sat, Sep 26, we found 31 trains from The Hague to Groningen, including 6 direct services.

On Sat, Sep 26 the direct trains cover the 199 km distance in an average of 2 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 32 m .

On Sat, Sep 26 the slowest trains will take 2 h 32 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.

  • NS DomesticIC 633 · SPR 6133
    9:40 AM2h45
    The Hague Centraal
    12:25 PMGroningen Europapark
    $401One-way
    1 transfer
  • NS DomesticIC 629 · SPR 6129
    8:40 AM2h45
    The Hague Centraal
    11:25 AMGroningen Europapark
    $401One-way
    1 transfer
  • NS DomesticSPR 5122 · IC 633 · IC 733
    9:26 AM2h46
    Den Haag Moerwijk
    12:12 PMGroningen station
    $401One-way
    2 transfers
  • NS DomesticSPR 5118 · IC 629 · IC 729
    8:26 AM2h46
    Den Haag Moerwijk
    11:12 AMGroningen station
    $401One-way
    2 transfers
  • NS DomesticSPR 5116 · IC 527
    7:56 AM2h46
    Den Haag Moerwijk
    10:42 AMGroningen station
    $401One-way
    1 transfer

Live departures

The Hague to Groningen train times

The table below shows live departures for The Hague to Groningen trains for today, Friday, September 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
NS DomesticSPR 5108 · IC 5195:56 AM Den Haag Moerwijk
2h46
8:42 AM Groningen station1 transfer
NS DomesticIC 5196:10 AM The Hague Centraal
2h32
8:42 AM Groningen station0 transfersDirect
NS DomesticSPR 5110 · IC 621 · IC 7216:26 AM Den Haag Moerwijk
2h46
9:12 AM Groningen station2 transfers
NS DomesticIC 621 · IC 7216:40 AM The Hague Centraal
2h32
9:12 AM Groningen station1 transfer
NS DomesticIC 621 · SPR 61216:40 AM The Hague Centraal
2h45
9:25 AM Groningen Europapark1 transfer
NS DomesticIC 621 · IC 721+Arriva NSST 376286:40 AM The Hague Centraal
2h39
9:19 AM Groningen Europapark2 transfers
NS DomesticSPR 5112 · IC 5236:56 AM Den Haag Moerwijk
2h46
9:42 AM Groningen station1 transfer
NS DomesticIC 5237:10 AM The Hague Centraal
2h32
9:42 AM Groningen station0 transfersDirect
NS DomesticIC 523+Arriva NSST 376307:10 AM The Hague Centraal
2h39
9:49 AM Groningen Europapark1 transfer
NS DomesticSPR 5114 · IC 625 · IC 7257:26 AM Den Haag Moerwijk
2h46
10:12 AM Groningen station2 transfers
NS DomesticIC 625 · SPR 61257:40 AM The Hague Centraal
2h45
10:25 AM Groningen Europapark1 transfer
NS DomesticIC 625 · IC 7257:40 AM The Hague Centraal
2h32
10:12 AM Groningen station1 transfer
NS DomesticIC 625 · IC 725+Arriva NSST 376327:40 AM The Hague Centraal
2h39
10:19 AM Groningen Europapark2 transfers
NS DomesticSPR 5116 · IC 5277:56 AM Den Haag Moerwijk
2h46
10:42 AM Groningen station1 transfer
NS DomesticIC 5278:10 AM The Hague Centraal
2h32
10:42 AM Groningen station0 transfersDirect
NS DomesticIC 527+Arriva NSST 376348:10 AM The Hague Centraal
2h39
10:49 AM Groningen Europapark1 transfer
NS DomesticSPR 5118 · IC 629 · IC 7298:26 AM Den Haag Moerwijk
2h46
11:12 AM Groningen station2 transfers
NS DomesticIC 629 · SPR 61298:40 AM The Hague Centraal
2h45
11:25 AM Groningen Europapark1 transfer
NS DomesticIC 629 · IC 7298:40 AM The Hague Centraal
2h32
11:12 AM Groningen station1 transfer
NS DomesticIC 629 · IC 729+Arriva NSST 376368:40 AM The Hague Centraal
2h39
11:19 AM Groningen Europapark2 transfers
NS DomesticSPR 5120 · IC 5318:56 AM Den Haag Moerwijk
2h46
11:42 AM Groningen station1 transfer
NS DomesticIC 5319:10 AM The Hague Centraal
2h32
11:42 AM Groningen station0 transfersDirect
NS DomesticIC 531+Arriva NSST 376389:10 AM The Hague Centraal
2h39
11:49 AM Groningen Europapark1 transfer
NS DomesticSPR 5122 · IC 633 · IC 7339:26 AM Den Haag Moerwijk
2h46
12:12 PM Groningen station2 transfers
NS DomesticIC 633 · IC 7339:40 AM The Hague Centraal
2h32
12:12 PM Groningen station1 transfer
NS DomesticIC 633 · SPR 61339:40 AM The Hague Centraal
2h45
12:25 PM Groningen Europapark1 transfer
NS DomesticIC 633 · IC 733+Arriva NSST 376409:40 AM The Hague Centraal
2h39
12:19 PM Groningen Europapark2 transfers
NS DomesticSPR 5124 · IC 5359:56 AM Den Haag Moerwijk
2h46
12:42 PM Groningen station1 transfer
NS DomesticIC 53510:10 AM The Hague Centraal
2h32
12:42 PM Groningen station0 transfersDirect
NS DomesticIC 535+Arriva NSST 3764210:10 AM The Hague Centraal
2h39
12:49 PM Groningen Europapark1 transfer
NS DomesticSPR 5126 · IC 637 · IC 73710:26 AM Den Haag Moerwijk
2h46
1:12 PM Groningen station2 transfers
NS DomesticIC 637 · SPR 613710:40 AM The Hague Centraal
2h45
1:25 PM Groningen Europapark1 transfer
NS DomesticIC 637 · IC 73710:40 AM The Hague Centraal
2h32
1:12 PM Groningen station1 transfer
NS DomesticIC 637 · IC 737+Arriva NSST 3764410:40 AM The Hague Centraal
2h39
1:19 PM Groningen Europapark2 transfers
NS DomesticSPR 5128 · IC 53910:56 AM Den Haag Moerwijk
2h46
1:42 PM Groningen station1 transfer
NS DomesticIC 53911:10 AM The Hague Centraal
2h32
1:42 PM Groningen station0 transfersDirect
NS DomesticSPR 5130 · IC 641 · IC 74111:26 AM Den Haag Moerwijk
2h46
2:12 PM Groningen station2 transfers
NS DomesticIC 641 · IC 74111:40 AM The Hague Centraal
2h32
2:12 PM Groningen station1 transfer
NS DomesticSPR 5132 · IC 54311:56 AM Den Haag Moerwijk
2h46
2:42 PM Groningen station1 transfer
NS DomesticIC 54312:10 PM The Hague Centraal
2h32
2:42 PM Groningen station0 transfersDirect
NS DomesticIC 59112:10 AM The Hague Centraal
2h40
2:50 AM Groningen Europapark0 transfersDirect
NS DomesticIC 59112:10 AM The Hague Centraal
2h43
2:53 AM Groningen station0 transfersDirect
NS DomesticIC 595 · IC 1413+Arriva NSST 37620 · NT 327871:10 AM The Hague Centraal
6h09
7:19 AM Groningen Europapark3 transfers
NS DomesticIC 595 · IC 1413+Arriva NSNT 327871:10 AM The Hague Centraal
5h51
7:01 AM Groningen station2 transfers
NS DomesticSPR 5186 · IC 1414+Arriva NSNT 327871:26 AM Den Haag Moerwijk
5h35
7:01 AM Groningen station2 transfers
NS DomesticSPR 5105 · IC 1422 · IC 819 · IC 5195:03 AM Den Haag Moerwijk
3h39
8:42 AM Groningen station3 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from The Hague to Groningen

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Trains from The Hague to Groningen run on average 27 times per day, taking around 2h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $40 (€33) but you can travel from only $16 (€13) by bus.

There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 123 miles (199 km) distance in 2h 25m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $16 (€13)
Distance
123 miles (199 km)
Average train duration
2h 39m
Cheapest ticket price
$40 (€33)
Trains per day
27
Direct trains
3
Fastest train
2h 25m
First train
12:01 AM
Last train
11:57 PM
Cheapest Month
Aug
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Thu
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
1 day
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $16 (€13)

Train companies: NS Domestic, Arriva NS from The Hague to Groningen trainsNS Domestic, Arriva NS trains will get you between The Hague and Groningen from $16 (€13). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

NS Domestic

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average NS Domestic Duration
2h 25m
Cheapest NS Domestic Price
$40 (€33)
NS Domestic frequency
18 a day

Arriva NS

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Arriva NS Duration
2h 55m
Cheapest Arriva NS Price
$40 (€33)
Arriva NS frequency
3 a day

Complete guide to Groningen

Things to do in Groningen

Discover the best of Groningen — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Groningen trip today.

  • Must visit

Groninger Museum

Leading museum in a bold postmodern building, known for modern art, design, and changing exhibitions beside the station.

  • Recommended

Universiteitsmuseum Groningen

University museum with interactive science and medical exhibits, ideal for learning about research and discovery in Groningen.

  • Recommended

Noorderlicht

Photography gallery presenting contemporary visual culture, documentary work, and thought-provoking exhibitions in the city center.

Euro (€)

Moderate for the Netherlands: hotels and dining are mid-priced, public transport is manageable, and student-focused spots help keep daily costs reasonable.

Average meal costs

Budget
€8-12 for fast food or a simple lunch.
Mid-range
€20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
€60+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee
€2.50-4 for coffee or cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for good restaurant service. Taxis are often rounded up. Small tips in cafes are optional.

FAQs: Trains from The Hague to Groningen

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from The Hague 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.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from The Hague to Groningen can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $40 (€33), while the average price is around $40 (€33).
The train from The Hague to Groningen takes 2h 25m and runs 27 per day.
The first train from The Hague to Groningen leaves at 12:01 AM.
The distance by train from The Hague to Groningen is 123 miles (199 km).
The last train from The Hague to Groningen leaves at 11:57 PM.
There is no high speed train available from The Hague to Groningen.
Yes, there is a direct train from The Hague to Groningen. This service operates 3 times per day, provided by NS Domestic.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from The Hague to Groningen.
The train station in The Hague that goes to Groningen is The Hague Centraal, which connects to Groningen station.
The train journey from The Hague to Groningen offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes, including views of Dutch countryside, charming towns, and iconic windmills, making it a pleasant and scenic route.
Yes, you can take the train from The Hague to Groningen.
Popular day trips by train from Groningen include Leer, Oldenburg, Zwolle, Emden, Arnhem.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
The currency used in the Netherlands is the Euro (EUR). Travelers generally find it more convenient to use cards, as most places accept debit and credit cards, though having some cash on hand is useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
In Groningen, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas and public transport. Bicycle theft is common, so securing bikes with strong locks is essential. Be aware of occasional scams involving fake charity collectors or overcharging in taxis. Always use official taxi services and avoid sharing personal information with strangers.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from The Hague to Groningen

Most The Hague to Groningen trains use the Den Haag Centraal to Groningen station pair, with some services arriving at Groningen Europapark. Use this guide to compare The Hague and Groningen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in The Hague
Arrival train stations in Groningen

Which The Hague station do trains to Groningen leave from?

Trains from The Hague to Groningen leave from Den Haag Centraal. The station is 1 miles (2 km) from The Hague city centre at Koningin Julianaplein 10, 2595 AA The Hague, Netherlands.
Den Haag CentraalKoningin Julianaplein 10, 2595 AA The Hague, Netherlands+31 30 751 5155WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

Getting to Den Haag Centraal from The Hague city centre

Den Haag Centraal is 1 km from The Hague city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus22, 24, 28 · 4m · $1 · every ~23 min
Tram15, 3, 4, 6, 2, 34 · 2m · $1 · every ~56 min

Den Haag Centraal train station facilities and services

Den Haag Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.

Food and drink

Food options include: Restaurant Pavlov, The Penthouse

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Den Haag Centraal. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Den Haag Centraal. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Den Haag Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Den Haag Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Den Haag Centraal: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Park Centraal Den Haag, Holiday Inn Express The Hague - Parliament, Novotel Den Haag City Centre.

Den Haag Moerwijk2532 CP The Hague, NetherlandsParkingDiningATMAccessibilityBike Parking
City-centre transport

Getting to Den Haag Moerwijk from The Hague city centre

Den Haag Moerwijk is 2 km from The Hague city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainSprinter · 7m · $1 · every ~9 min
Bus22, 29 · 29m · $2 · every ~8 min
Tram16 · 14m · $2 · every ~9 min

Den Haag Moerwijk train station facilities and services

Den Haag Moerwijk has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, and Bike Parking.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Den Haag Moerwijk.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

ATMs are available at Den Haag Moerwijk.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Den Haag Moerwijk: Parking.

Bike and car services

Available at Den Haag Moerwijk: Bike Parking.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Den Haag Moerwijk.

Den Haag HsStationsplein 8, 2515 BV The Hague, Netherlands+31 30 751 5155WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

Getting to Den Haag Hs from The Hague city centre

Den Haag Hs is 1 km from The Hague city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus22, N3 · 17m · $2 · every ~7 min
Tram15, 1, 10 · 4m · $1 · every ~22 min
15 · 7m · $1 · every ~9 min

Den Haag Hs train station facilities and services

Den Haag Hs 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 and drink

Food options include: Restaurant Basaal, The Penthouse Restaurant

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Den Haag Hs. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Den Haag Hs. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Den Haag Hs: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Den Haag Hs: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Den Haag Hs: Elevators, ramps.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Mercure Den Haag Central, The Student Hotel The Hague, Novotel Den Haag City Centre.

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