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How to get fromGhent to Groningenby train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Ghent to Groningen by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Centraltrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Schiphol Airporttrain train
    3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain train
    4h 56m
    €58–147

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus bus 802 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central stationbus bus N1386 / ...
    6h 45m
    €27–50

  3. Drive  369.2 km

    1. Drive from Ghent to Groningencar car 369.2 km
    4h 5m
    €68–98

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain train
    2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane BRU - AMS
    3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain train
    6h 4m
    €156–390

  5. Train via Antwerp

    1. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Centraltrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain train
    5h 14m
    €48–102

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Centraltrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Lelystad Centrumtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Emmeloord, Busstation to Groningen, Hoofdstation uitstaphalte NZbus bus 315 / ...
    6h 55m
    €58–107

Ghent to Groningen by train

Calendar132Weekly Trains
Duration4h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket€58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 416.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Groningen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Gand-Dampoort to Groningen via Anvers-Central and Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ghent Dampoort to Groningen central station via Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 6h 45m.

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