How to travel from Schiphol to Groningen

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Compare bus and train for Schiphol to Groningen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Schiphol to Groningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 14m. 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 $13, and a train costs an average of $37.

Distance: 98 miles (158 km)

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$43

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$20

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Cheapest

2h 44m

Average total duration

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2h 14m

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3h 11m

Average total duration

2h 41m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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from Schiphol to Groningen

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

Our recommendation

train

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

NS International | IC Brussel733
10:00AM2h12
Schiphol Airport
12:12PMGroningen station
$461One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
10:05AM2h20
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
12:25PMGroningen, Centraal Station
$171One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus
11:15PM2h10
Amsterdam, Centraal Station
01:25AMGroningen, Centraal Station
$361One-way
0 transfers

Other options

NS International | IC Brussel729
09:00AM2h12
Schiphol Airport
11:12AMGroningen station
$461One-way
0 transfers
NS International | IC Brussel835 · 535
10:30AM2h12
Schiphol Airport
12:42PMGroningen station
$461One-way
1 transfer
NS International | IC Brussel831 · 531
09:30AM2h12
Schiphol Airport
11:42AMGroningen station
$461One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
01:30PM2h20
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
03:50PMGroningen, Centraal Station
$251One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:45PM2h40
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
01:25AMGroningen, Centraal Station
$361One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:30PM2h20
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
09:50PMGroningen, Centraal Station
$511One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Schiphol 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 Schiphol to Groningen.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Schiphol and Groningen including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Schiphol to Groningen is a bus with an average price of $13 (€10).

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

A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Schiphol to Groningen costing on average $37 (€30).

The fastest way to travel from Schiphol to Groningen is by train with an average journey time of 2h 8m.

Other travel options to Groningen take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 10m.

The distance from Schiphol to Groningen is approximately 98 miles (158 km).
The average frequency per day from Schiphol to Groningen is:
  • Around 14 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Schiphol to Groningen:
  • Trains mostly depart from Schiphol Airport and arrive in Groningen station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Hoofddorp Train Station and arrive in Groningen Europapark.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Schiphol to Groningen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Groningen by bus.
  • Travel with PKP Intercity, NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn to go to Groningen by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Schiphol to Groningen with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 3 direct trains per day with PKP Intercity, NS International | IC Brussel.
Omio customers who travel from Schiphol to Groningen often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Paris, Berlin, Hamburg, Bremen. 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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