There are 3 ways to get from Groningen to Bolsward by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, line 92 bus
best- Take the train from Groningen to Leeuwardentrain Stoptrein RS1 / ...
- Take the bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Bolsward, Laag Bolwerkbus 92 / ...
1h 42m€16–23Bus, line 99 bus
- Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Heerenveen, Busstationbus 315 / ...
- Take the bus from Heerenveen, Busstation to Bolsward, Gasthuissingelbus 99
2h 10m€16–20Drive 88.3 km
- Drive from Groningen to Bolswardcar 88.3 km
1h 6m€19–27
Groningen to Bolsward by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Groningen to Bolsward is to bus and line 99 bus which costs €15 - €20 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Groningen to Bolsward is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs €18 - €27.
No, there is no direct bus from Groningen station to Bolsward. However, there are services departing from Groningen, Hoofdstation and arriving at Bolsward, Gasthuissingel via Heerenveen, Busstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
The distance between Groningen and Bolsward is 83 km. The road distance is 88.3 km.
The best way to get from Groningen to Bolsward without a car is to train and line 92 bus which takes 1h 42m and costs €16 - €24.
It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Groningen to Bolsward, including transfers.
Groningen to Bolsward bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., depart from Groningen, Hoofdstation.
Groningen to Bolsward bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., arrive at Heerenveen, Busstation.
Yes, the driving distance between Groningen to Bolsward is 88 km. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Groningen to Bolsward.
There are 851+ hotels available in Bolsward.
What companies run services between Groningen, Netherlands and Bolsward, Netherlands?
You can take a bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Bolsward, Gasthuissingel via Heerenveen, Busstation in around 2h 10m.
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- Arriva NL
Train from Groningen to Leeuwarden
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- €10–15
- Phone
- +31 900 0155
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
Bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Bolsward, Laag Bolwerk
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
Bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Heerenveen, Busstation
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–13
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
Bus from Heerenveen, Busstation to Bolsward, Gasthuissingel
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
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