There are 4 ways to get from Lelystad to Groningen by train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Lelystad Centrum to Groningentrain Intercity
1h 24m€17–35Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Lelystad to Groningen128.2 km
1h 47m€8Line 214 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Lelystad, Station Centrum to Emmeloord, Busstationbus 214
- Take the bus from Emmeloord, Busstation to Groningen, Hoofdstation uitstaphalte NZbus 315 / ...
2h 49m€25–29Drive 129.8 km
- Drive from Lelystad to Groningencar 129.8 km
1h 31m€24–34
Lelystad to Groningen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lelystad to Groningen is to rideshare which costs €8 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Lelystad to Groningen is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs €17 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Lelystad station to Groningen station. However, there are services departing from Lelystad, Station Centrum and arriving at Groningen, Hoofdstation uitstaphalte NZ via Emmeloord, Busstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lelystad Centrum and arriving at Groningen. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 24m.
The distance between Lelystad and Groningen is 153 km. The road distance is 129.8 km.
The best way to get from Lelystad to Groningen without a car is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs €17 - €35.
The train from Lelystad Centrum to Groningen takes 1h 24m including transfers and departs hourly.
Lelystad to Groningen bus services, operated by RRReis, depart from Lelystad, Station Centrum.
Lelystad to Groningen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Lelystad Centrum station.
The best way to get from Lelystad to Groningen is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs €17 - €35. Alternatively, you can line 214 bus and bus, which costs €25 - €30 and takes 2h 49m.
What companies run services between Lelystad, Netherlands and Groningen, Netherlands?
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Lelystad Centrum to Groningen hourly. Tickets cost €17–35 and the journey takes 1h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lelystad, Station Centrum to Groningen, Hoofdstation uitstaphalte NZ via Emmeloord, Busstation in around 2h 49m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Lelystad Centrum to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- +31 88 033 1360
- Website
- rrreis.nl
Bus from Lelystad, Station Centrum to Emmeloord, Busstation
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9
- Schedules at
- rrreis.nl
- Phone
- +31 900 0155
- Website
- qbuzz.nl
Bus from Emmeloord, Busstation to Groningen, Hoofdstation uitstaphalte NZ
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–21
- Website
- https://www.qbuzz.nl/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Lelystad to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lelystad to Groningen bus services, operated by RRReis, arrive at Emmeloord, Busstation.
Lelystad to Groningen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Groningen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lelystad to Groningen is 130 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Lelystad to Groningen.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lelystad and Groningen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.