How to get from Amsterdam to Groningen
- 146 km as the crow flies
- 29 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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At a glance
Fastest
1h 55m
direct
Train
€33
Cheapest
2h 10m
direct
Bus
€10
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
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 price and operators below come from a real route search.
146 km
Amsterdam to Groningen: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Amsterdam Central → Groningen centralbus
FlixBus·2h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Amsterdam to Groningen
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€421Departures from Amsterdam to Groningen
FlixBus runs 29 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:00 and the last at 23:40.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 29 | 00:00 | 23:40 |
| NStrain | 18 | 06:00 | 22:59 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 7 | — | — |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. 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 Fri, Sep 25
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, NS; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Amsterdam to Groningen works
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.
Amsterdam to Groningen: common questions
How long does it take to get from Amsterdam to Groningen?
The most useful route takes 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.
How many bus departures a day are there from Amsterdam to Groningen?
29 a day with FlixBus, between 00:00 and 23:40.
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 06:00 and the last at 22:59, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Amsterdam to Groningen?
18 a day with NS, between 06:00 and 22:59.
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 latest search put the route we recommend at €10. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Amsterdam to Groningen?
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?
Usually 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, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026