What is the cheapest way to get from Groningen to Heerlen?

The cheapest way to get from Groningen to Heerlen is to train which costs €40 - €95 and takes 4h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Groningen to Heerlen?

The fastest way to get from Groningen to Heerlen is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs €55 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Groningen and Heerlen?

No, there is no direct bus from Groningen station to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Groningen central station and arriving at Heerlen, Zandweg via Münster-Mitte and Aachen, Bushof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Groningen and Heerlen?

No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Groningen and arriving at Heerlen via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Groningen to Heerlen?

The distance between Groningen and Heerlen is 367 km. The road distance is 307.9 km.

How do I travel from Groningen to Heerlen without a car?

The best way to get from Groningen to Heerlen without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs €40 - €95.

How long does it take to get from Groningen to Heerlen?

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Groningen to Heerlen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Groningen to Heerlen bus from?

Groningen to Heerlen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Groningen central station.

Where do I catch the Groningen to Heerlen train from?

Groningen to Heerlen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.

Train or bus from Groningen to Heerlen?

The best way to get from Groningen to Heerlen is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs €40 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 3m.

Where does the Groningen to Heerlen bus arrive?

Groningen to Heerlen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Münster bus stop station.

Where does the Groningen to Heerlen train arrive?

Groningen to Heerlen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Groningen to Heerlen?

Yes, the driving distance between Groningen to Heerlen is 308 km. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Groningen to Heerlen.

How do I get a train ticket from Groningen to Heerlen?

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Where can I stay near Heerlen?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Groningen to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Heerlentrain Intercity
4h 40m
€40–92
Train via Zwolle
cheapest
1. Take the train from Groningen to Zwolletrain
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Nijmegentrain
3. Take the train from Nijmegen to Roermondtrain
4. Take the train from Roermond to Heerlentrain
5h 19m
€39–79
Bus
1. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Münster bus stopbus FlixBus 027
2. Take the bus from Münster-Mitte to Aachen - 58, Peterstraßebus Mykolayiv
7h 3m
Drive 307.9 km
1. Drive from Groningen to Heerlencar 307.9 km
4h 8m
€56–80
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Herzogenrathtrain
6h 15m

Groningen to Heerlen by train

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Distance: 366.6 km
Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Groningen, Netherlands and Heerlen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Groningen to Heerlen via Utrecht Centraal in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Groningen central station to Heerlen, Zandweg via Münster bus stop, Münster-Mitte, Aachen - 58, Peterstraße, and Aachen, Bushof in around 7h 3m.

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