The average train between Alkmaar and Groningen takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Alkmaar to Groningen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Alkmaar and Groningen. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alkmaar is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Groningen at 1:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Alkmaar to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Alkmaar station and arriving at Groningen station via Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Alkmaar to Groningen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Alkmaar station.
Alkmaar to Groningen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Groningen station.
Book your Alkmaar to Groningen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Alkmaar and Groningen is 138.3 km. The road distance is 255 km.
You can take a train from Alkmaar to Groningen via Amsterdam Centraal in around 3h 39m.