The cheapest and fastest trains from Leeuwarden to Groningen
Cheapest price
€26
Average price
€26
Fastest journey
2 h 11 m
Average duration
2 h 11 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
51 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leeuwarden to Groningen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeuwarden to Groningen will cost around €26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €26.
Of the 1 trains that leave Leeuwarden for Groningen on Mon, Dec 01, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 01 the direct trains cover the 51 km distance in an average of 2 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 11 m .
On Mon, Dec 01 the slowest trains will take 2 h 11 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Leeuwarden to Groningen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeuwarden to Groningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €12, and a train costs an average of €12.
Distance: 51 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€12 Average price Cheapest | €12 Average price |
2h 26m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Leeuwarden to Groningen train times
The table below shows live departures for Leeuwarden to Groningen trains for tomorrow, Monday, December 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:46 AM Leeuwarden | 2h11 | 11:57 AM Groningen | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leeuwarden to Groningen
Trains from Leeuwarden to Groningen run on average 61 times per day, taking around 1h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €12 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:02, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 51 km distance in 35m.
Distance 51 km |
Average train duration 1h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price €12 |
Trains per day 61 |
Fastest train 35m |
First train 05:02 |
Last train 23:48 |
Train companies: Intercity, Arriva NL from Leeuwarden to Groningen trainsIntercity, Arriva NL trains will get you between Leeuwarden and Groningen from €12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Leeuwarden to Groningen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeuwarden to Groningen by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Groningen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Leeuwarden, you have various train station options to start your route from including Leeuwarden, Leeuwarden Camminghaburen and Leeuwarden Achter d Hoven. When arriving in Groningen, you can end your journey in train stations like Groningen, Groningen Noord and Groningen Europapark.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Leeuwarden, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Groningen, located 2.2 miles (3.6 km) away from the city centre.
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