How to travel from Amsterdam to Groningen

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Compare train and bus for Amsterdam to Groningen

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Groningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a train costs an average of €31.

Distance: 91 miles (147 km)

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€16

Average price

Cheapest

€35

Average price

3h 6m

Average total duration

2h 36m

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30m

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2h 42m

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Fastest

2h 12m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

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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
$191One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
10:05AM2h20
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
12:25PMGroningen, Centraal Station
$191One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus
11:15PM2h10
Amsterdam, Centraal Station
01:25AMGroningen, Centraal Station
$221One-way
0 transfers

Other options

NS International | IC Brussel1531 · 531
09:31AM2h11
Amsterdam Centraal
11:42AMGroningen station
$521One-way
1 transfer
NS International | IC Brussel1535 · 535
10:31AM2h11
Amsterdam Centraal
12:42PMGroningen station
$521One-way
1 transfer
NS International | IC Brussel1527 · 527
08:31AM2h11
Amsterdam Centraal
10:42AMGroningen station
$521One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
01:30PM2h20
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
03:50PMGroningen, Centraal Station
$191One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:30PM2h20
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
09:50PMGroningen, Centraal Station
$191One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:45PM2h40
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
01:25AMGroningen, Centraal Station
$221One-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 options to travel between Amsterdam and Groningen including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Groningen is a bus with an average price of $14 (€11).

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

A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Groningen costing on average $39 (€31).

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Groningen is by train with an average journey time of 2h 4m.

Other travel options to Groningen take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 10m.

The distance from Amsterdam to Groningen is approximately 91 miles (147 km).
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Groningen is:
  • Around 168 trains per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Groningen:
  • Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Groningen station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Amstel and arrive in Groningen.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Amsterdam to Groningen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Groningen by bus.
  • Travel with Intercity, PKP Intercity, NS International | IC Brussel, Deutsche Bahn, Arriva NL to go to Groningen by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Amsterdam to Groningen with the following travel companies:
  • 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
  • 6 direct trains per day with Intercity, PKP Intercity, Arriva NL.
Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam to Groningen often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Hamburg, Bremen, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Groningen and these popular destinations at a great price.
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