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

The cheapest way to get from Groningen to Leiden is to bus which costs €21 - €35 and takes 3h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Groningen to Leiden is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Groningen and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Groningen station to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Groningen central station and arriving at Leiden, Hogewoerd via Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Groningen and Leiden?

No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Groningen and arriving at Leiden Centraal via Schiphol Airport Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

How far is it from Groningen to Leiden?

The distance between Groningen and Leiden is 243 km. The road distance is 215.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Groningen to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs €26 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Groningen to Leiden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Groningen to Leiden bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Groningen to Leiden train from?

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

Train or bus from Groningen to Leiden?

The best way to get from Groningen to Leiden is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs €26 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 3h 56m.

Where does the Groningen to Leiden bus arrive?

Groningen to Leiden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at The Hague station.

Where does the Groningen to Leiden train arrive?

Groningen to Leiden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Schiphol Airport Train Station.

Can I drive from Groningen to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Groningen to Leiden is 216 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Groningen to Leiden.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Groningen to Leiden by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain Intercity
2h 38m
€27–56
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Groningen central station to The Haguebus N1386 / ...
3h 56m
€22–35
Drive 215.8 km
1. Drive from Groningen to Leidencar 215.8 km
2h 31m
€39–56
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Emmeloord, Busstationbus 315
2. Take the train from Lelystad Centrum to Leiden Centraaltrain Sprinter
4h 43m
€34–50

Groningen to Leiden by train

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Distance: 242.6 km
Duration: 2h 38m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Station hourly. Tickets cost €23–50 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Arriva NL also services this route once a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Groningen central station to The Hague twice daily. Tickets cost €17–29 and the journey takes 3h.

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