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Leiden to Groningen

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Leiden, Netherlands → Groningen, Netherlands

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Two ways to Travel from Leiden to Groningen

Composite routes from Leiden to Groningen

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$20.39–$29.31
Bus from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Groningen
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.66–$30.58

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.39–$29.31

Qbuzz B.V.

Phone:
+31 (0)900 – 0108
Website:
qbuzz.nl/gd/direct-naar/english
Bus from Leiden, Groenoord to Schiphol,
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.86–$8.28

GVB

Phone:
+31 900 8011
Website:
gvb.nl/
Bus from Schiphol Airport/Plaza to Amsterdam,
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.86–$6.37

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Amsterdam Zuid to Groningen
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$28.03–$70.08

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Leiden to Groningen?

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Groningen is to night bus which costs $22.83 - $33.70 and takes 4h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leiden to Groningen?

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Groningen is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs $43.48 - $65.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Groningen?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiden to Groningen station. However, there are services departing from Leiden, Groenoord and arriving at Groningen central station via Schiphol Airport/Plaza and Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Leiden and Groningen?

No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal and arriving at Groningen via Amsterdam Zuid. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from Leiden to Groningen?

The distance between Leiden and Groningen is 242 km. The road distance is 218 km.

How do I travel from Leiden to Groningen without a car?

The best way to get from Leiden to Groningen without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs $32.61 - $81.52 .

How long does it take to get from Leiden to Groningen?

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Leiden to Groningen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Groningen bus from?

Leiden to Groningen bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., depart from Leiden, Groenoord station.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Groningen train from?

Leiden to Groningen train services, operated by NS, depart from Amsterdam Zuid station.

Train or bus from Leiden to Groningen?

The best way to get from Leiden to Groningen is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs $32.61 - $81.52 . Alternatively, you can line 365 bus and line 369 bus and bus, which costs $27.17 - $38.04 and takes 4h 34m.

Where does the Leiden to Groningen bus arrive?

Leiden to Groningen bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., arrive at Schiphol, Airport station.

Where does the Leiden to Groningen train arrive?

Leiden to Groningen train services, operated by NS, arrive at Groningen station.

Can I drive from Leiden to Groningen?

Yes, the driving distance between Leiden to Groningen is 218 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Leiden to Groningen.

Where can I stay near Groningen?

There are 343+ hotels available in Groningen. Prices start at $53.02 per night.
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