How to get from Vlaardingen to Groningen by metro and train?

By metro and train

To get from Vlaardingen to Groningen in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one metro line and 2 train lines: take the B metro from Vlaardingen, Vlaardingen West station to Schiedam Centrum station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Zwolle station to Groningen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 38 min.

218min
Walk to metro stationMetro - B
Metro - B
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Groningen
Leaves from Vlaardingen, Vlaardingen West

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Vlaardingen, Vlaardingen West
    ID HA8208
    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Metro - B
    Wait for metro
    B
    Nesselande
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Schiedam Centrum
    10 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Leeuwarden
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Zwolle
    126 min
  • 6
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Groningen
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Groningen
    56 min
  • 8
    Walk to Groningen
    Walk to
    Groningen
    570 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Vlaardingen to Groningen

The distance between Vlaardingen, Netherlands and Groningen, Netherlands is approximately 294.52 km, which can typically be travelled in 218 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Vlaardingen to Groningen by metro and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Netherlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Vlaardingen

Vlaardingen is located at Vlaardingen, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Vlaardingen West.

Metro stations close to Vlaardingen:

  • Vlaardingen West
  • Vlaardingen, Vlaardingen West
  • Vlaardingen Centrum

Bus stations close to Vlaardingen:

  • Vlaardingen, Wiardi Beckmansingel
  • Vlaardingen, Erasmusplein
  • Vlaardingen, Buys Ballotlaan

Public transit stations close to Groningen, Netherlands

Groningen is located at Groningen, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Groningen, Hereplein.

Train stations close to Groningen:

  • Groningen
  • Groningen Europapark
  • Groningen Noord

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 218 minutes, using Bus line B, Bus line IC, Bus line IC.

  • Is there a direct metro between Vlaardingen and Groningen in Netherlands?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 38 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Vlaardingen to Groningen in Netherlands?

    The B metro line goes from Vlaardingen, Vlaardingen West station near Vlaardingen to Nesselande station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Nesselande station near Groningen in Netherlands

  • How long does it take to travel from Vlaardingen to Groningen in Netherlands by metro and train?

    The total travel time between Vlaardingen and Groningen in Netherlands by metro and train is about 3 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Vlaardingen to get to Groningen in Netherlands?

    Get on the B metro from the Vlaardingen, Vlaardingen West station near Vlaardingen in Netherlands.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Vlaardingen and Groningen in Netherlands?

    Get off the metro at the Nesselande station, which is closest to Groningen in Netherlands.

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