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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 €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 16m. 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 €10, and a train costs an average of €30.
Distance: 98 miles (158 km)
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€32 Average price | €18 Average price Cheapest |
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Schiphol to Groningen by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Schiphol to Groningen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.

There are 2 travel options from Schiphol to Groningen. You can take a bus or train.
The cheapest way to go to Groningen from Schiphol is by taking a bus, which costs on average $9 (€8).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Schiphol to Groningen:
A bus is $24 (€21) less than a train with an average ticket price of $33 (€29) from Schiphol to Groningen.
The fastest way from Schiphol to Groningen is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 6 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 97 miles (157 km) from Schiphol to Groningen.
The average frequency per day from Schiphol to Groningen is:
- 9 buses per day.
- 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Groningen from Schiphol as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Schiphol to Groningen:
- Buses from Schiphol to Groningen most often leave from Schiphol Airport Train Station and arrive in Groningen.
The following travel companies offer services from Schiphol to Groningen:
- Travel with FlixBus for buses to Groningen. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Schiphol to Groningen tickets on Omio for $9 (€8).
Yes, there are direct routes from Schiphol to Groningen with the following travel companies:
- You can find 9 direct buses per day to take to Groningen with FlixBus.
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 journey.
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