How to travel from Utrecht to Groningen, Netherlands

The distance between Utrecht and Groningen is around 186km (116 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 55m.

2 routes found

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

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

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Train

Take the train to Groningen.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)
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Drive

Drive to Groningen.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance186km (116 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Utrecht and Groningen

There are several options for getting from Utrecht to Groningen by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 1h 55m.

The distance between Utrecht and Groningen is around 186km (116 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 160km (99 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Utrecht and Groningen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Utrecht to Groningen is to take the train which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €28 ($28).

The cheapest way to travel between Utrecht and Groningen, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Utrecht and Groningen. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Utrecht and Groningen with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 55m.

Dutch Railways run train services between Utrecht and Groningen. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 55m, 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 Utrecht and Groningen. We recommend that you take the train to Groningen. instead which will take 1h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Utrecht to Groningen. We recommend that you take the train to Groningen. instead which will take 1h 55m.

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 Utrecht and Groningen. The distance is around 186km (116 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Utrecht to Groningen is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around €28 ($28).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Utrecht and Groningen

Transport options from Utrecht to Groningen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 55m
€28($28)
hourly191km (119 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
€29($29)
on demand186km (116 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