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

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Groningen is to train and bus which costs €19 - €40 and takes 3h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Groningen is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Groningen?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiden to Groningen station. However, there are services departing from Leiden, Hogewoerd and arriving at Groningen central station via The Hague. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Leiden and Groningen?

No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal and arriving at Groningen via Amsterdam Zuid. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Leiden to Groningen?

The distance between Leiden and Groningen is 242 km. The road distance is 217.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Leiden to Groningen without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs €27 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Leiden to Groningen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Groningen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leiden to Groningen train from?

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

Train or bus from Leiden to Groningen?

The best way to get from Leiden to Groningen is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs €27 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 55m.

Where does the Leiden to Groningen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leiden to Groningen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leiden to Groningen?

Yes, the driving distance between Leiden to Groningen is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Leiden to Groningen.

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

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Where can I stay near Groningen?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Groningentrain Intercity
3h 8m
€27–64
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Amsterdam Sloterdijktrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Groningenbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 52m
€20–37
Drive 217.5 km
1. Drive from Leiden to Groningencar 217.5 km
2h 32m
€40–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Hague to Groningen central stationbus N1386 / ...
4h 55m
€22–34

Leiden to Groningen by train

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Distance: 242.5 km
Duration: 3h 8m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Zuid to Groningen hourly. Tickets cost €23–55 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Arriva NL also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from The Hague to Groningen central station twice daily. Tickets cost €18–29 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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