There are 4 ways to get from Houten to Groningen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Groningentrain Intercity
2h 40m€22–47Bus via Utrecht, CS Jaarbeurszijde
- Take the bus from Utrecht to Groningenbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 44m€23–44Drive 195.8 km
- Drive from Houten to Groningencar 195.8 km
2h 14m€35–51Bus
- Take the bus from Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum to Groningen central stationbus 075
5h 16m€24–40
Houten to Groningen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Houten to Groningen is to train which costs €21 - €50 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Houten to Groningen is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Houten to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Houten, De Erven/De Schaft and arriving at Groningen via Utrecht. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Houten to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Houten and arriving at Groningen via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
The distance between Houten and Groningen is 199 km. The road distance is 195.8 km.
The best way to get from Houten to Groningen without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs €21 - €50.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Houten to Groningen, including transfers.
Houten to Groningen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Utrecht station.
Houten to Groningen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.
The best way to get from Houten to Groningen is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs €21 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus via Utrecht, CS Jaarbeurszijde, which costs €22 - €45 and takes 4h 44m.
What companies run services between Houten, Netherlands and Groningen, Netherlands?
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Utrecht Centraal to Groningen hourly. Tickets cost €21–45 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Utrecht to Groningen once daily. Tickets cost €20–40 and the journey takes 3h 10m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Utrecht to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Utrecht Leidsche Rijn Centrum to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Houten to Groningen bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Groningen station.
Houten to Groningen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Groningen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Houten to Groningen is 196 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Houten to Groningen.
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