How to get from Zoetermeer to Groningen by light rail and train?

From Zoetermeer to Groningen by light rail and train

To get from Zoetermeer to Groningen in Netherlands, take the 4 light rail from Zoetermeer, Centrum-West (Spoor 1) station to Laan Van Noi station. Next, take the IC train from Den Haag Laan Van Noi station to Groningen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 17 min.

197min
Light Rail - 44
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Groningen
Leaves from Zoetermeer, Centrum-West (Spoor 1)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Zoetermeer
  • 2
    Light Rail - 44
    Wait for light rail
    4
    Dh De Uithof
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Laan Van Noi
    ID 2683
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Den Haag Laan Van Noi
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Groningen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Groningen
    166 min
  • 7
    Walk to Groningen
    Walk to
    Groningen
    570 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Zoetermeer to Groningen by light rail and train via 3, IC and IC

To get from Zoetermeer to Groningen in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the 3 light rail from Zoetermeer, Centrum-West (Spoor 1) station to Centraal Station (Perron A) 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 9 min.

189min
Light Rail - 33
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Groningen
Leaves from Zoetermeer, Centrum-West (Spoor 1)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Zoetermeer
  • 2
    Light Rail - 33
    Wait for light rail
    3
    Dh Loosduinen
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Centraal Station (Perron A)
    ID 2605
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Den Haag Centraal
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Leeuwarden
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Zwolle
    89 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Groningen
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Groningen
    56 min
  • 9
    Walk to Groningen
    Walk to
    Groningen
    570 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Zoetermeer to Groningen

The distance between Zoetermeer, Netherlands and Groningen, Netherlands is approximately 277.84 km, which can typically be travelled in 197 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Zoetermeer to Groningen by light rail 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 Zoetermeer

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

Bus stations close to Zoetermeer:

  • Zoetermeer, Centrum West
  • Zoetermeer, Centrum-West
  • Zoetermeer, Centrum West Uitstaphalte

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 Zoetermeer to Groningen by light rail and train via 3, IC and IC

To get from Zoetermeer to Groningen in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the 3 light rail from Zoetermeer, Centrum-West (Spoor 1) station to Centraal Station (Perron A) 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 9 min.

189min
Light Rail - 33
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Groningen
Leaves from Zoetermeer, Centrum-West (Spoor 1)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Zoetermeer
  • 2
    Light Rail - 33
    Wait for light rail
    3
    Dh Loosduinen
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Centraal Station (Perron A)
    ID 2605
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Den Haag Centraal
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Leeuwarden
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Zwolle
    89 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Groningen
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Groningen
    56 min
  • 9
    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 Zoetermeer to Groningen?

    The fastest way takes 197 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line IC.

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

    The alternative route takes 189 minutes, using Bus line 3, Bus line IC, Bus line IC.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Zoetermeer and Groningen in Netherlands?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 17 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Zoetermeer to Groningen in Netherlands?

    The 4 light rail line goes from Dh De Uithof station near Zoetermeer to Laan Van Noi station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Laan Van Noi station near Groningen in Netherlands

  • How long does it take to travel from Zoetermeer to Groningen in Netherlands by light rail and train?

    The total travel time between Zoetermeer and Groningen in Netherlands by light rail and train is about 3 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Zoetermeer to get to Groningen in Netherlands?

    Get on the 4 light rail from the Dh De Uithof station near Zoetermeer in Netherlands.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Zoetermeer and Groningen in Netherlands?

    Get off the light rail at the Laan Van Noi station, which is closest to Groningen in Netherlands.