How to Get from Amsterdam to Groningen
Amsterdam to Groningen is 146 km in a straight line. The trip takes 2h 10m by bus.
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Amsterdam to Groningen by price and travel time (route calculated on 10 November 2026).
- 18 train departures a day with NS
- First train at 06:11, last at 23:11
Compare the ways to get there. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the Whole Journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Amsterdam to Groningen. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 10m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 146 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search.
146 km in a straight line
Which Way Suits You?
| Transport | Ticket price | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €33Omio catalogue, Nov 10 | 2h 04mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €10Lowest seenOmio catalogue, Nov 10 | 2h 10mdirect | See Bus details |
| See bus tickets on Omio | |||
- Train€33Omio catalogue, Nov 102h 04m · directSee Train details
- Bus€10Lowest seenOmio catalogue, Nov 102h 10m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Amsterdam to Groningen: Cheapest or Fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Amsterdam Central → Groningen centralbus
FlixBus·2h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which Date Should You Go?
An amount is a fare we saw earlier; with "around" in front it is our estimate. Neither is a live offer. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Amsterdam to Groningen
FlixBus publishes departures from 00:00 to 23:40.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | · | 00:00 | 23:40 |
| NStrain | 18 | 06:11 | 23:11 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | · | · | · |
All departures FlixBus
- 00:00
- 00:10
- 00:40
- 01:00
- 08:05
- 08:30
- 09:05
- 09:30
- 10:00
- 10:05
- 10:30
- 11:00
- 11:30
- 12:00
- 12:30
- 13:30
- 14:45
- 15:45
- 18:30
- 21:15
- 21:45
- 22:15
- 22:35
- 22:45
- 23:10
- 23:35
- 23:40
All departures NS
- 06:11
- 07:11
- 08:11
- 09:11
- 10:11
- 11:11
- 12:11
- 13:11
- 14:11
- 15:11
- 16:11
- 17:11
- 18:11
- 19:11
- 20:11
- 21:11
- 22:11
- 23:11
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, we do not hold a published timetable for that operator. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and Arrival
Ticket Prices on This Route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Nov 10.
Operators Seen on These Journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, NS.
How the Trip from Amsterdam to Groningen Works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 10 November 2026. Start with a FlixBus bus from Amsterdam Central to Groningen central, about 2h 10m. In total it's roughly €10 over 2h 10m, direct, no transfers.
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Amsterdam to Groningen: Common Questions
How long does it take to get from Amsterdam to Groningen?
Routavio's route check on 10 November 2026 puts the most useful route at about 2h 10m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Amsterdam to Groningen?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:00 and the last at 23:40, from Amsterdam Sloterdijk, according to the published timetable.
Which station does the bus from Amsterdam to Groningen leave from?
Amsterdam Sloterdijk with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from Amsterdam to Groningen?
The first train with NS leaves at 06:11 and the last at 23:11, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Amsterdam to Groningen?
Routavio's timetable check shows 18 train departures a day with NS, between 06:11 and 23:11.
How far is Groningen from Amsterdam?
About 146 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Amsterdam to Groningen cost?
Our estimate for the route we recommend is around €10. We have not seen it as a fare. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Amsterdam to Groningen?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with FlixBus, NS.
Can you get from Amsterdam to Groningen without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 04m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Groningen?
Routavio's comparison usually points to a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and Method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables. The price here is our estimate, not a guarantee.
Route calculated: 10 Nov 2026