How to travel from Groningen to Eindhoven, Netherlands

The distance between Groningen and Eindhoven is around 256km (159 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Groningen to Eindhoven by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out EindhovenGroningen if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Utrecht Centraal and then to Eindhoven Centraal.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
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Bus

Take the bus to Amsterdam Sloterdijk and then to Eindhoven Station.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
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Drive

Drive to Eindhoven.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance256km (159 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Groningen and Eindhoven

There are several options for getting from Groningen to Eindhoven by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €45 ($45).

The distance between Groningen and Eindhoven is around 256km (159 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 211km (131 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Groningen and Eindhoven by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Groningen to Eindhoven is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €45 ($45).

The cheapest way to travel between Groningen and Eindhoven, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Groningen and Eindhoven. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Groningen to Eindhoven. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Utrecht Centraal. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

Dutch Railways and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Groningen and Eindhoven. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Groningen and Eindhoven. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Groningen to Eindhoven. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Amsterdam Sloterdijk. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Groningen and Eindhoven. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 3h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Groningen to Eindhoven. We recommend that you take the train to Utrecht Centraal and then to Eindhoven Centraal. instead which will take 2h 45m.

The closest major airport to Eindhoven is Eindhoven Airport (EIN) (EIN) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Eindhoven. Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) (MST) and Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) (RTM) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Groningen and Eindhoven. The distance is around 256km (159 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Groningen to Eindhoven is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Groningen and Eindhoven

Transport options from Groningen to Eindhoven
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 45m
€45($45)
hourly271km (168 miles)
Bus
3h 55m
€27($27)
4 times a week313km (195 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
€39($39)
on demand256km (159 miles)

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Airports near Eindhoven

The following major airports near Eindhoven offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.

EIN
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
International Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Eindhoven
MST
Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST)
International Airport
Distance
62km (38 miles) from Eindhoven
RTM
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
92km (57 miles) from Eindhoven