How to travel from Haarlem to Groningen, Netherlands

The distance between Haarlem and Groningen is around 201km (125 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Haarlem to Groningen by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Groningen central station.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Groningen.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance201km (125 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Haarlem and Groningen

There are several options for getting from Haarlem to Groningen by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 2h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €31 ($31).

The distance between Haarlem and Groningen is around 201km (125 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 159km (99 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Haarlem and Groningen by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Haarlem to Groningen is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €31 ($31).

The cheapest way to travel between Haarlem and Groningen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Haarlem and Groningen. We recommend that you drive to Groningen. instead which will take 2h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Haarlem and Groningen. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Haarlem to Groningen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Amsterdam Sloterdijk. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Haarlem and Groningen. Buses run twice daily and take around 2h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Haarlem to Groningen. We recommend that you take the bus to Groningen central station. instead which will take 2h 50m.

The closest major airport to Groningen is Eelde Airport (GRQ) (GRQ) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Groningen. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) (AMS) and Eindhoven Airport (EIN) (EIN) 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 Haarlem and Groningen. The distance is around 201km (125 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Haarlem to Groningen is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €15 ($15).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Haarlem and Groningen

Transport options from Haarlem to Groningen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 50m
€15($15)
twice daily206km (128 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
€31($31)
on demand201km (125 miles)

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Airports near Groningen

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

GRQ
Eelde Airport (GRQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Groningen
AMS
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
International Airport
Distance
158km (98 miles) from Groningen
EIN
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
International Airport
Distance
211km (131 miles) from Groningen