The average train between Zoetermeer and Groningen takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Zoetermeer 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 Zoetermeer and Groningen. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zoetermeer is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Groningen at 1:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Zoetermeer to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Zoetermeer station and arriving at Groningen station via Groningen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
Zoetermeer to Groningen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Gouda station.
Zoetermeer to Groningen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Groningen station.
Book your Zoetermeer to Groningen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Zoetermeer and Groningen is 190.4 km. The road distance is 239 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Gouda to Groningen hourly. Tickets cost €25–55 and the journey takes 2h 13m.