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How to get from Groningen to Apeldoorn by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Groningen to Apeldoorn in Apeldoorn, take the IC train from Groningen station to Zwolle station. Next, take the 304 bus from Zwolle, Station station to Apeldoorn, Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min.

146min
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 304304
Walk to Apeldoorn
Leaves from Groningen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Groningen
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Utrecht Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Zwolle
    56 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Zwolle, Station
    ID 46004010
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 304304
    Wait for bus
    304
    Apeldoorn Via Hattem/Heerde
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Apeldoorn, Station
    ID 40551373
    71 min
  • 7
    Walk to Apeldoorn
    Walk to
    Apeldoorn
    940 m • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from Groningen to Apeldoorn in Apeldoorn, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the IC train from Groningen station to Zwolle station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the STOPBUS I.P.V. TREIN train from Deventer station to Apeldoorn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 24 min.

144min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Train - STOPBUS I.P.V. TREIN
STOPBUS I.P.V. TREIN
Walk to Apeldoorn
Leaves from Groningen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Groningen
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Utrecht Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Zwolle
    56 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Roosendaal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Deventer
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Deventer
    70 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - STOPBUS I.P.V. TREINSTOPBUS I.P.V. TREIN
    Wait for train
    STOPBUS I.P.V. TREIN
    Apeldoorn
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Apeldoorn
    37 min
  • 9
    Walk to Apeldoorn
    Walk to
    Apeldoorn
    880 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Groningen to Apeldoorn

The distance between Groningen, Apeldoorn and Apeldoorn, Apeldoorn is approximately 150.11 km, which can typically be travelled in 146 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Groningen to Apeldoorn by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Apeldoorn – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Groningen

Groningen is located at Groningen, Apeldoorn and the nearest public transit station is Groningen, Hoofdstation, Uitstaphalte.

Train stations close to Groningen:

  • Groningen Noord
  • Groningen Europapark

Bus stations close to Groningen:

  • Groningen, Hoofdstation, Uitstaphalte
  • Groningen, Hoofdstation
  • Groningen

Public transit stations close to Apeldoorn, Apeldoorn

Apeldoorn is located at Apeldoorn, Apeldoorn and the nearest public transit station is Apeldoorn, Schaperstraat.

Train stations close to Apeldoorn:

  • Apeldoorn Osseveld
  • Apeldoorn
  • Apeldoorn De Maten

Bus stations close to Apeldoorn:

  • Apeldoorn, Schaperstraat
  • Apeldoorn, Station B
  • Apeldoorn, Station

By train

To get from Groningen to Apeldoorn in Apeldoorn, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the IC train from Groningen station to Zwolle station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the STOPBUS I.P.V. TREIN train from Deventer station to Apeldoorn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 24 min.

144min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Train - STOPBUS I.P.V. TREIN
STOPBUS I.P.V. TREIN
Walk to Apeldoorn
Leaves from Groningen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Groningen
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Utrecht Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Zwolle
    56 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Roosendaal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Deventer
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Deventer
    70 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - STOPBUS I.P.V. TREINSTOPBUS I.P.V. TREIN
    Wait for train
    STOPBUS I.P.V. TREIN
    Apeldoorn
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Apeldoorn
    37 min
  • 9
    Walk to Apeldoorn
    Walk to
    Apeldoorn
    880 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Groningen to Apeldoorn?

    The fastest way takes 146 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line 304.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Groningen to Apeldoorn?

    The alternative route takes 144 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC, Bus line STOPBUS I.P.V. TREIN.

  • Is there a direct train between Groningen and Apeldoorn?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 26 min.

  • Which train line goes from Groningen to Apeldoorn?

    The IC train line goes from Utrecht Centraal station near Groningen in Groningen to Zwolle station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Zwolle station near Apeldoorn in Apeldoorn.

  • How long does it take to travel from Groningen to Apeldoorn by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Groningen in Groningen and Apeldoorn in Apeldoorn by train and bus is about 2 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Groningen to get to Apeldoorn?

    Get on the IC train from the Utrecht Centraal station near Groningen in Groningen.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Groningen and Apeldoorn?

    Get off the train at the Zwolle stop, which is closest to Apeldoorn in Apeldoorn.

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