The average train between Leiden and Groningen takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Leiden 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 Leiden and Groningen. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Groningen at 2:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Leiden station and arriving at Groningen station via Groningen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Leiden to Groningen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Zuid station.
Leiden to Groningen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Groningen station.
Book your Leiden to Groningen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Leiden and Groningen is 182.9 km. The road distance is 242 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Zuid to Groningen hourly. Tickets cost €23–50 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Arriva NL also services this route twice a week.