The distance between Middelburg and Groningen is around 350km (218 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 60m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Middelburg to Groningen 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 Groningen → Middelburg if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Rotterdam Centraal and then to Groningen.
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Take the bus to Zierikzee Busstation then Rotterdam Zuidplein and then to Groningen central station.
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There are several options for getting from Middelburg to Groningen by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €73 ($73).
The distance between Middelburg and Groningen is around 350km (218 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 277km (172 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Middelburg and Groningen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Middelburg to Groningen is to drive which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx €73 ($73).
The cheapest way to travel between Middelburg and Groningen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Middelburg and Groningen. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Middelburg to Groningen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rotterdam Centraal. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.
Dutch Railways run train services between Middelburg and Groningen. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Middelburg and Groningen. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Middelburg to Groningen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Zierikzee Busstation, Rotterdam Zuidplein and Rotterdam Rotterdam Centraal Uitstaphalte. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.
Connexxion and FlixBus run regular bus services between Middelburg and Groningen. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Middelburg to Groningen. We recommend that you take the train to Rotterdam Centraal and then to Groningen. instead which will take 4h 15m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Middelburg and Groningen. The distance is around 350km (218 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Middelburg to Groningen is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €46 ($46).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 4h 15m | €46($46) | hourly | 372km (231 miles) |
Train via Leiden Centraal | 4h 40m | €48($48) | hourly | 407km (253 miles) |
Bus | 6h 25m | €35($35) | twice daily | 393km (244 miles) |
Drive | 3h 60m | €73($73) | on demand | 350km (218 miles) |
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The following major airports near Groningen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.