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How to get fromOstend to Groningenby train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Ostend to Groningen by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ostende to Anvers-Centraltrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Schiphol Airporttrain train
    3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain train
    6h 5m
    €91–173

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bruges to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus bus 826 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central stationbus bus N1399 / ...
    9h 41m
    €40–72

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ostende to Anvers-Berchemtrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Antwerp - Berchem to Groningenbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    7h 54m
    €51–97

  4. Drive 428.2 km

    1. Drive from Ostend to Groningencar car 428.2 km
    4h 34m
    €77–111

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Ostende to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain train
    2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain train
    3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane BRU - AMS
    4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain train
    6h 58m
    €167–440

  6. Train via Antwerp

    1. Take the train from Ostende to Anvers-Centraltrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain train
    6h 16m
    €62–128

Ostend to Groningen by train

Calendar127Weekly Trains
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket€91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 485.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Ostend, Belgium and Groningen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Ostende to Groningen via Anvers-Central and Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oostende Gouwelozestraat to Groningen central station via Brugge Station perron C7, Bruges, and Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 9h 41m.

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