The train between Groningen and Alphen aan den Rijn takes 2h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Groningen to Alphen aan den Rijn. 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 Groningen and Alphen aan den Rijn. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Groningen is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Alphen aan den Rijn at 12:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Alphen aan den Rijn. However, there are services departing from Groningen station and arriving at Alphen aan den Rijn station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Groningen to Alphen aan den Rijn train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.
Groningen to Alphen aan den Rijn train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.
Book your Groningen to Alphen aan den Rijn train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Groningen and Alphen aan den Rijn is 176.9 km. The road distance is 226 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Groningen to Utrecht Centraal hourly. Tickets cost €21–45 and the journey takes 1h 51m.