How to travel from Groningen to Amsterdam

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Compare train and bus for Groningen to Amsterdam

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Groningen to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a train costs an average of €33.

Distance: 147 km

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€17

Average price

Cheapest

€36

Average price

2h 48m

Average total duration

2h 18m

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30m

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2h 43m

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2h 13m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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from Groningen to Amsterdam

How to get from Groningen to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Groningen to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:30 PM2h10
    Groningen, Centraal Station
    7:40 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    171One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:30 PM2h10
    Groningen, Centraal Station
    7:40 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    171One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • NS DomesticIC 738 · IC 2638
    10:48 AM2h04
    Groningen station
    12:52 PMAmsterdam Centraal
    331One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Arriva NSST 37640+NS DomesticIC 544 · IC 844 · IC 2644
    12:08 PM2h14
    Groningen Noord
    2:22 PMAmsterdam Centraal
    331One-way
    3 transfers
  • Arriva NSST 37648+NS DomesticIC 552 · IC 852 · IC 2652
    2:08 PM2h14
    Groningen Noord
    4:22 PMAmsterdam Centraal
    331One-way
    3 transfers
  • Arriva NSST 37618+NS DomesticIC 722 · IC 2622
    6:38 AM2h14
    Groningen Noord
    8:52 AMAmsterdam Centraal
    331One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:55 PM2h15
    Groningen, Centraal Station
    8:10 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    181One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:55 PM2h45
    Groningen, Centraal Station
    8:40 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    181One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:00 PM2h35
    Groningen, Centraal Station
    3:35 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    191One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Groningen to Amsterdam

Travel to Amsterdam easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Groningen to Amsterdam.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Groningen and Amsterdam including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Groningen to Amsterdam is a bus with an average price of €17.

This is compared to other travel options from Groningen to Amsterdam:

A bus is €19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Groningen to Amsterdam costing on average €36.

The fastest way to travel from Groningen to Amsterdam is by train with an average journey time of 2h 13m.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 18m.

The Groningen to Amsterdam distance is approximately 147 km.
The average frequency per day from Groningen to Amsterdam is:
  • Around 62 trains per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Groningen and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Groningen to Amsterdam:
  • Trains mostly depart from Groningen station and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
  • Buses mostly depart from Groningen Europapark and arrive in Amsterdam, Amstel.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Groningen to Amsterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
  • Travel with NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Amsterdam by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Groningen to Amsterdam with the following travel companies:
  • 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus.
  • 3 direct trains per day with NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Intercity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
Omio customers who travel from Groningen to Amsterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Brussels, Berlin, London, Copenhagen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Amsterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.
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