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Vlaardingen to Groningen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Vlaardingen and Groningen takes 4h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Vlaardingen 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.

4h 36m
Duration
258 km
Distance
€35
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Gouda to Groningentrain train Intercity
3h 44m
€29–58

Vlaardingen to Groningen train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Vlaardingen and Groningen. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Vlaardingen is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Groningen at 1:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam, Alexander and take an average of 4h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    RETNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 12m • 2 changes

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    RETNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 9m • 2 changes

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    RETNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 25m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    RETNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    RETNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 40m • 2 changes

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    RETNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 11m • 2 changes

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    RETNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 12m • 2 changes

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    RETNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    RETNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 40m • 2 changes

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    RETNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 11m • 2 changes

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    RETNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 12m • 2 changes

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    RETNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    RETNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3d 8h • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 258.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Vlaardingen, Netherlands and Groningen, Netherlands?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Gouda to Groningen hourly. Tickets cost €24–50 and the journey takes 2h 13m.

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