The average train between Alkmaar and Groningen takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Alkmaar and Groningen. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alkmaar is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Groningen at 8:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 25m. 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 Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
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 271 km.
You can take a train from Alkmaar to Groningen via Utrecht Centraal in around 3h 38m.