There are 5 ways to get from Belgium to Groningen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
- Take the train from Gouda to Groningentrain Intercity
4h 58m€69–138Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus 810 / ...
- Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central stationbus N1399 / ...
5h 55m€34–58Drive 351.8 km
- Drive from Brussels to Groningencar 351.8 km
3h 58m€63–91Fly, train
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain
5h 2m€146–375Train via Zwolle
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Bredatrain Ec
- Take the train from Breda to Zwolletrain
- Take the train from Zwolle to Groningentrain
5h 27m€42–103
Belgium to Groningen by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belgium to Groningen is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Belgium to Groningen is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs €60 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Belgium station to Groningen station. However, there are services departing from Brussels-North train station and arriving at Groningen central station via Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Belgium to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Bourse and arriving at Groningen via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Rotterdam Centraal and Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Belgium and Groningen is 386 km. The road distance is 351.8 km.
The best way to get from Belgium to Groningen without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs €65 - €140.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Belgium to Groningen, including transfers.
Belgium to Groningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.
Belgium to Groningen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruxelles-Central station.
The best way to get from Belgium to Groningen is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs €65 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 5h 55m.
What companies run services between Belgium and Groningen, Netherlands?
You can take a vehicle from Bourse to Groningen via Gare Du Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Rotterdam Centraal, and Gouda in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brussels-North train station to Groningen central station via Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 5h 55m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29–230
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Gouda to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–55
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Bruxelles-Central to Breda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Breda to Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–45
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Zwolle to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–24
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Bruxelles-Central to Breda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Zwolle to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- Second Class Single
- €16–24
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–26
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–29
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Belgium to Groningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Belgium to Groningen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Breda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belgium to Groningen is 352 km. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Belgium to Groningen.
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