How to get from Zaanstad to Groningen by train?

From Zaanstad to Groningen by train

To get from Zaanstad to Groningen in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the SPR train from Zaandam station to Duivendrecht 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 2 hr 46 min.

166min
Train - SPR
SPR
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Groningen
Leaves from Zaandam

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Zaanstad
  • 2
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Duivendrecht
    26 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Leeuwarden
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Zwolle
    65 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

Alternative route from Zaanstad to Groningen by train via IC, IC and IC

To get from Zaanstad to Groningen in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the IC train from Zaandam station to Amsterdam Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Amersfoort Centraal station to Groningen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 13 min.

193min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Groningen
Leaves from Zaandam

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Zaanstad
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Nijmegen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Centraal
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Enschede
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amersfoort Centraal
    32 min
  • 6
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Groningen
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Groningen
    94 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 Zaanstad to Groningen

The distance between Zaanstad, Netherlands and Groningen, Netherlands is approximately 232.45 km, which can typically be travelled in 166 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Zaanstad to Groningen by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Netherlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Zaanstad

Zaanstad is located at Zaanstad, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Zaandam, Station.

Train stations close to Zaanstad:

  • Koog Aan De Zaan
  • Zaandam
  • Zaandam Kogerveld

Bus stations close to Zaanstad:

  • Zaandam, Station
  • Zaandam
  • Zaandam, Houtveldweg/Station

Ferry stations close to Zaanstad:

  • Zaandam, Zaandam

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Zaanstad to Groningen by train via IC, IC and IC

To get from Zaanstad to Groningen in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the IC train from Zaandam station to Amsterdam Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Amersfoort Centraal station to Groningen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 13 min.

193min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Groningen
Leaves from Zaandam

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Zaanstad
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Nijmegen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Centraal
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Enschede
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amersfoort Centraal
    32 min
  • 6
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Groningen
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Groningen
    94 min
  • 8
    Walk to Groningen
    Walk to
    Groningen
    570 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 166 minutes, using Bus line SPR, Bus line IC, Bus line IC.

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

    The alternative route takes 193 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC, Bus line IC.

  • Is there a direct train between Zaanstad and Groningen in Netherlands?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 46 min.

  • Which train line goes from Zaanstad to Groningen in Netherlands?

    The SPR train line goes from Den Haag Centraal station near Zaanstad to Duivendrecht station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Duivendrecht station near Groningen in Netherlands

  • How long does it take to travel from Zaanstad to Groningen in Netherlands by train?

    The total travel time between Zaanstad and Groningen in Netherlands by train is about 2 hr 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Zaanstad to get to Groningen in Netherlands?

    Get on the SPR train from the Den Haag Centraal station near Zaanstad in Netherlands.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Zaanstad and Groningen in Netherlands?

    Get off the train at the Duivendrecht station, which is closest to Groningen in Netherlands.

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