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

The cheapest way to get from Groningen to Vlaardingen is to bus via Amsterdam which costs €18 - €35 and takes 3h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Groningen to Vlaardingen is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Groningen and Vlaardingen?

No, there is no direct bus from Groningen station to Vlaardingen station. However, there are services departing from Groningen central station and arriving at Schiedam, Station Schiedam Centrum via Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk and Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraal perron DD. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Groningen and Vlaardingen?

No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Vlaardingen. However, there are services departing from Groningen and arriving at Vlaardingen, Vlaardingen Centrum via Gouda and Rotterdam, Alexander. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

How far is it from Groningen to Vlaardingen?

The distance between Groningen and Vlaardingen is 258 km. The road distance is 248.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Groningen to Vlaardingen without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs €28 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Groningen to Vlaardingen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Groningen to Vlaardingen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Groningen to Vlaardingen train from?

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

Train or bus from Groningen to Vlaardingen?

The best way to get from Groningen to Vlaardingen is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs €28 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus via Amsterdam, which costs €18 - €35 and takes 3h 58m.

Where does the Groningen to Vlaardingen bus arrive?

Groningen to Vlaardingen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Groningen to Vlaardingen train arrive?

Groningen to Vlaardingen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Gouda station.

Can I drive from Groningen to Vlaardingen?

Yes, the driving distance between Groningen to Vlaardingen is 248 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Groningen to Vlaardingen.

Where can I stay near Vlaardingen?

There are 792+ hotels available in Vlaardingen.

Groningen to Vlaardingen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Groningen to Goudatrain Intercity
3h 11m
€28–57
Bus via Amsterdam
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N1386 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Rotterdambus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 58m
€18–34
Drive 248.4 km
1. Drive from Groningen to Vlaardingencar 248.4 km
2h 51m
€46–66
Bus
1. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N1386 / ...
4h 24m
€24–36

Groningen to Vlaardingen by train and subway

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Distance: 258.3 km
Duration: 3h 11m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Groningen to Gouda hourly. Tickets cost €24–50 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Groningen central station to Schiedam, Station Schiedam Centrum via Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk, Rotterdam, and Rotterdam, Rotterdam Centraal perron DD in around 3h 58m.

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