- Must visit
Groninger Museum
The City’s flagship museum, known for bold postmodern architecture and strong collections of modern art, design, and regional history.
Cheapest price
$0.00
Average price
$116
Fastest journey
2 h 54 m
Average duration
2 h 54 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
167 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Tiel to Groningen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
It's difficult to get from Tiel to Groningen without transferring at least once.

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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Tiel to Groningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $123.
Distance: 103 miles (167 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
$123 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest |
3h 38m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Tiel to Groningen:
A bus is $102 (€83) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tiel to Groningen costing on average $123 (€101).
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 50m.
The table below shows live departures for Tiel to Groningen trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:48 PM Tiel | 2h54 | 12:42 AM Groningen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:48 PM Tiel | 2h54 | 1:42 AM Groningen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:47 PM Tiel | 9h55 | 9:42 AM Groningen | 2 transfers | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
![]() | 7:48 AM Tiel | 2h54 | 10:42 AM Groningen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:48 AM Tiel | 2h54 | 11:42 AM Groningen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:48 AM Tiel | 2h54 | 12:42 PM Groningen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:48 AM Tiel | 2h54 | 1:42 PM Groningen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:48 AM Tiel | 2h54 | 2:42 PM Groningen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:48 PM Tiel | 2h54 | 3:42 PM Groningen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:48 PM Tiel | 2h54 | 4:42 PM Groningen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:48 PM Tiel | 2h54 | 5:42 PM Groningen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:48 PM Tiel | 2h54 | 6:42 PM Groningen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:48 PM Tiel | 2h54 | 7:42 PM Groningen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:48 PM Tiel | 2h54 | 8:42 PM Groningen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:48 PM Tiel | 2h54 | 9:42 PM Groningen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:48 PM Tiel | 2h54 | 10:42 PM Groningen | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:48 PM Tiel | 2h54 | 11:42 PM Groningen | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Tiel to Groningen run on average 50 times per day, taking around 3h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $123 (€101) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:06, the last at 21:48. The fastest train covers the 103 miles (167 km) distance in 2h 49m.
Distance 103 miles (167 km) |
Average train duration 3h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $123 (€101) |
Trains per day 50 |
Fastest train 2h 49m |
First train 5:06 AM |
Last train 9:48 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tiel 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.

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