How to travel from Leiden to Groningen, Netherlands

The distance between Leiden and Groningen is around 218km (135 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m.

2 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to Groningen.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
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Drive

Drive to Groningen.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance218km (135 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Leiden and Groningen

There are several options for getting from Leiden to Groningen by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 2h 25m.

The distance between Leiden and Groningen is around 218km (135 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 184km (114 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Leiden and Groningen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Leiden to Groningen is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €35 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Leiden and Groningen, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Leiden and Groningen. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Leiden and Groningen with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2h 25m.

Dutch Railways run train services between Leiden and Groningen. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Leiden and Groningen. We recommend that you take the train to Groningen. instead which will take 2h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Leiden to Groningen. We recommend that you take the train to Groningen. instead which will take 2h 25m.

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 Leiden and Groningen. The distance is around 218km (135 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Leiden to Groningen is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).

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Transport options from Leiden to Groningen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 25m
€35($35)
hourly243km (151 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
€34($34)
on demand218km (135 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