How to travel from Tilburg to Groningen, Netherlands

The distance between Tilburg and Groningen is around 258km (161 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Tilburg 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.

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Train via Utrecht Centraal

Take the train to Utrecht Centraal and then to Groningen.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)

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Bus

Take the bus to Amsterdam Sloterdijk and then to Groningen central station.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
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Drive

Drive to Groningen.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Distance258km (161 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tilburg and Groningen

There are several options for getting from Tilburg to Groningen by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €46 ($46).

The distance between Tilburg and Groningen is around 258km (161 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 208km (129 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Tilburg and Groningen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tilburg to Groningen is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €46 ($46).

The cheapest way to travel between Tilburg and Groningen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tilburg and Groningen. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tilburg to Groningen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Zwolle. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

Dutch Railways run train services between Tilburg and Groningen. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 3h 10m, 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 Tilburg and Groningen. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tilburg 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 5h 10m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Tilburg and Groningen. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tilburg to Groningen. We recommend that you take the train to Zwolle and then to Groningen. instead which will take 3h 10m.

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 Tilburg and Groningen. The distance is around 258km (161 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tilburg to Groningen is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €37 ($37).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tilburg and Groningen

Transport options from Tilburg to Groningen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Utrecht Centraal + 1 similar
2h 55m
€46($46)
hourly261km (162 miles)
Train3h 10m
€37($37)
every 30 mins263km (163 miles)
Bus
5h 10m
€24($24)
twice daily352km (219 miles)
Drive
2h 60m
€54($54)
on demand258km (161 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