How to travel from Amsterdam to Groningen

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Travel Information from Amsterdam to Groningen

Distance91 miles (146 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$8 - $33
Cheapest modeBus • $8 (€7) • 2 h 10 min
Fastest modeTrain • $33 (€29) • 1 h 59 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or NS Domestic

Take a train or bus to travel 91 miles (146 km) between Amsterdam and Groningen. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or NS Domestic among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Amsterdam to Groningen.

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from Amsterdam to Groningen

How to get from Amsterdam to Groningen by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Groningen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
10:05AM2h20
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
12:25PMGroningen, Centraal Station
$261One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus51111
03:50PM2h35
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
06:25PMGroningen, Centraal Station
$121One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus
11:15PM2h10
Amsterdam, Centraal Station
01:25AMGroningen, Centraal Station
$241One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus
01:30PM2h20
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
03:50PMGroningen, Centraal Station
$281One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:30AM3h35
Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
03:05PMGroningen, Centraal Station
$271One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
12:00PM3h05
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
03:05PMGroningen, Centraal Station
$271One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam to Groningen

Travel to Groningen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Amsterdam to Groningen.

FAQs

There are 2 travel options from Amsterdam to Groningen: train or bus.

The cheapest way to travel to Groningen from Amsterdam is a bus with an average price of $8 (€7).

This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Groningen:

Taking a bus costs $25 (€22) less than taking a train, which costs on average $33 (€29) for the same trip.

The fastest way from Amsterdam to Groningen is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 59 min.

There are alternative travel options to Groningen that take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 2 h 10 min of travel time.

The distance is approximately 91 miles (146 km) from Amsterdam to Groningen.

The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Groningen is:

  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • 7 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Groningen from Amsterdam as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Amsterdam to Groningen:

  • Most travelers catch their bus from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Groningen, Centraal Station.
  • Most travelers take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Groningen.

The following travel companies offer services from Amsterdam to Groningen:

  • FlixBus can take you to Groningen by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Amsterdam to Groningen for $8 (€7).
  • NS Domestic or Arriva NL can take you to Groningen by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Arriva NL from Amsterdam to Groningen for $31 (€28).

Yes, there are direct routes from Amsterdam to Groningen with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 7 direct buses per day to take to Groningen with FlixBus.
  • You can check for a direct train to Groningen with NS Domestic or Arriva NL with 6 direct trains per day.

Direct services to Groningen tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

Looking to extend your trip from Amsterdam to Groningen? Many Omio customers who go from Amsterdam to Groningen usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Hamburg, Berlin, Paris or Bremen. If you're looking to explore Hamburg, Berlin, Paris or Bremen from Groningen, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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