How to get from Groningen to Drachten by bus?

From Groningen to Drachten by bus

To get from Groningen to Drachten in Smallingerland, take the 3 bus from Groningen, St. Jansbrug station to Groningen, Verzetsstrijderslaan station. Next, take the 304 bus from Groningen, Verzetsstrijderslaan station to Drachten, Van Knobelsdorffplein station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is €7.78.

78min€7.78
Walk to bus station
Bus - 33
Bus - 304304
Walk to Drachten
Leaves from Groningen, St. Jansbrug

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  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Groningen, St. Jansbrug
    ID 10006340
    420 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Leek - Tolbert Via Umcg Noord - Hs
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Groningen, Verzetsstrijderslaan
    ID 10007220
    12 min
  • 4
    Bus - 304304
    Wait for bus
    304
    Drachten H'Hout Via P+R Marum
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Drachten, Van Knobelsdorffplein
    ID 21704805
    38 min
  • 6
    Walk to Drachten
    Walk to
    Drachten
    9201 TR
    1.29 km • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Groningen to Drachten by bus via 1 and 304

To get from Groningen to Drachten in Smallingerland, take the 1 bus from Groningen, St. Jansbrug station to Groningen, Hoofdstation (Perron T) station. Next, take the 304 bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation (Perron O) station to Drachten, Van Knobelsdorffplein station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is €7.78.

80min€7.78
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Bus - 304304
Walk to Drachten
Leaves from Groningen, St. Jansbrug

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Groningen, St. Jansbrug
    ID 10006340
    420 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Hoofdstation Via Station Noord
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Groningen, Hoofdstation (Perron T)
    ID 10009028
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Groningen, Hoofdstation (Perron O)
    ID 10009023
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 304304
    Wait for bus
    304
    Drachten H'Hout Via P+R Marum
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Drachten, Van Knobelsdorffplein
    ID 21704805
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to Drachten
    Walk to
    Drachten
    9201 TR
    1.29 km • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Groningen to Drachten

The distance between Groningen, Smallingerland and Drachten, Smallingerland is approximately 40.42 km, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Groningen to Drachten by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Smallingerland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Drachten, Smallingerland

Drachten is located at 9201 TR, Smallingerland and the nearest public transit station is Drachten, Noorderbuurt.

Bus stations close to Drachten:

  • Drachten, Noorderbuurt
  • Drachten, Stationsweg
  • Drachten, Ringweg

Related Routes

Alternative route from Groningen to Drachten by bus via 1 and 304

To get from Groningen to Drachten in Smallingerland, take the 1 bus from Groningen, St. Jansbrug station to Groningen, Hoofdstation (Perron T) station. Next, take the 304 bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation (Perron O) station to Drachten, Van Knobelsdorffplein station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is €7.78.

80min€7.78
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Bus - 304304
Walk to Drachten
Leaves from Groningen, St. Jansbrug

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Groningen, St. Jansbrug
    ID 10006340
    420 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Hoofdstation Via Station Noord
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Groningen, Hoofdstation (Perron T)
    ID 10009028
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Groningen, Hoofdstation (Perron O)
    ID 10009023
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 304304
    Wait for bus
    304
    Drachten H'Hout Via P+R Marum
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Drachten, Van Knobelsdorffplein
    ID 21704805
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to Drachten
    Walk to
    Drachten
    9201 TR
    1.29 km • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Bus line 3, Bus line 304.

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

    The alternative route takes 80 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line 304.

  • Is there a direct bus between Groningen and Drachten?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Groningen to Drachten?

    The 3 bus line goes from Groningen, St. Jansbrug station near Groningen in Groningen to Leek - Tolbert Via Umcg Noord - Hs station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Leek - Tolbert Via Umcg Noord - Hs station near Drachten in Smallingerland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Groningen to Drachten by bus?

    The total travel time between Groningen in Groningen and Drachten in Smallingerland by bus is about 1 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Groningen to get to Drachten?

    Get on the 3 bus from the Groningen, St. Jansbrug stop near Groningen in Groningen.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Groningen and Drachten?

    Get off the bus at the Leek - Tolbert Via Umcg Noord - Hs stop, which is closest to Drachten in Smallingerland.

  • When is the first bus from Groningen to Drachten?

    The first bus from Groningen in Groningen to Drachten in Smallingerland is Drachten - Groningen. It leaves the Groningen, Hoofdstation (Perron O) stop at 8:51 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Groningen to Drachten?

    The ride from Groningen to Drachten costs €7.78.