Travel Information between Groningen and Utrecht
| 98 miles (158 km) | |
| Train or bus | |
| $17 - $31 | |
| Bus • $17 (€15) • 2 h 1 min | |
| Train • $31 (€28) • 1 h 52 min | |
| FlixBus or NS Domestic |
Take a train or bus to travel 98 miles (158 km) to Utrecht from Groningen. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or NS Domestic among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Groningen to Utrecht.
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The best way to travel from Groningen to Utrecht is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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There are 2 ways to get from Groningen to Utrecht: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Utrecht from Groningen is by taking a bus, which costs on average $17 (€15).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Groningen to Utrecht:
Taking a bus costs $14 (€13) less than taking a train, which costs on average $31 (€28) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Utrecht from Groningen is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 52 min.
Other travel options to Utrecht take longer:
Bus takes on average 2 h 1 min.
The distance is approximately 98 miles (158 km) from Groningen to Utrecht.
The average frequency per day from Groningen to Utrecht is:
- 4 buses a day.
- Around 25 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Groningen and Utrecht 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 from Groningen to Utrecht:
- Buses mostly depart from Groningen and arrive in Utrecht Central Train Station.
- Trains from Groningen to Utrecht most often leave from Groningen and arrive in Utrecht Centraal.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Groningen to Utrecht:
- You can take a bus from Groningen to Utrecht with FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $17 (€15) with FlixBus from Groningen to Utrecht.
- You can take a train from Groningen to Utrecht with NS Domestic. Cheap tickets can be found for $31 (€28) with NS Domestic from Groningen to Utrecht.
Yes, there are direct services available from Groningen to Utrecht with the following travel companies:
- Direct trains with NS Domestic with 12 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Utrecht as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Groningen and Utrecht.
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