There are 4 ways to get from Groningen to Den Helder by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Groningen to Leeuwardentrain Stoptrein RS1 / ...
- Take the bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Den Oever, Busstationbus 350
3h 25m€29–40Line 314 bus, line 320 bus, bus, line 135 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Groningen, Stadspark to Drachten, Transferium Oostbus 304 / ...
- Take the bus from Drachten, Transferium Oost to Leeuwarden, Busstationbus 320
- Take the bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Den Oever, Busstationbus 350
- Take the bus from Den Oever, Busstation to Den Helder, Stationbus 135
3h 52m€27–37Train
- Take the train from Groningen to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity
- Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Den Heldertrain Intercity
4h 2m€34–62Drive 152.5 km
- Drive from Groningen to Den Heldercar 152.5 km
1h 50m€33–47
Groningen to Den Helder by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Groningen to Den Helder is to line 314 bus and line 320 bus and bus and line 135 bus which costs €27 - €40 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Groningen to Den Helder is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Groningen to Den Helder station. However, there are services departing from Groningen, Stadspark and arriving at Den Helder, Station via Drachten, Transferium Oost, Leeuwarden, Busstation and Den Oever, Busstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Den Helder. However, there are services departing from Groningen and arriving at Den Helder via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Groningen and Den Helder is 146 km. The road distance is 152.5 km.
The best way to get from Groningen to Den Helder without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 25m and costs €29 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Groningen to Den Helder, including transfers.
Groningen to Den Helder bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., depart from Groningen, Stadspark station.
Groningen to Den Helder train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.
The best way to get from Groningen to Den Helder is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs €30 - €65. Alternatively, you can line 314 bus and line 320 bus and bus and line 135 bus, which costs €27 - €40 and takes 3h 52m.
What companies run services between Groningen, Netherlands and Den Helder, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Groningen to Den Helder via Utrecht Centraal in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Groningen, Stadspark to Den Helder, Station via Drachten, Transferium Oost, Leeuwarden, Busstation, and Den Oever, Busstation in around 3h 52m.
- 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 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Groningen to Utrecht Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Den Helder
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +31 900 0155
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
Bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Den Oever, Busstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–15
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
Bus from Groningen, Stadspark to Drachten, Transferium Oost
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
Bus from Drachten, Transferium Oost to Leeuwarden, Busstation
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–5
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
Bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Den Oever, Busstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–12
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
- Phone
- +31 900 266 63 99
- Website
- Connexxion
Bus from Den Oever, Busstation to Den Helder, Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Connexxion
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Booking & Getting There
Groningen to Den Helder bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., arrive at Drachten, Transferium Oost station.
Groningen to Den Helder train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Groningen to Den Helder is 152 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Groningen to Den Helder.
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