How to get from Utrecht to Groningen by train?

By train

To get from Utrecht to Groningen in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the SPR train from Utrecht Terwijde station to Utrecht 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 2 hr 18 min.

138min
Walk to train stationTrain - SPR
SPR
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Groningen
Leaves from Utrecht Terwijde

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Utrecht Terwijde
    330 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Hertogenbosch ('S)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    7 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Leeuwarden
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amersfoort Centraal
    12 min
  • 6
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Groningen
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Groningen
    93 min
  • 8
    Walk to Groningen
    Walk to
    Groningen
    570 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Utrecht to Groningen in Netherlands, take the 4 bus from Het Zand station to Cs Jaarbeurszijde (Perron D1) station. Next, take the IC train from Utrecht Centraal station to Groningen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 38 min.

158min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Groningen
Leaves from Het Zand

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Het Zand
    ID 51111240
    350 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Voordorp Via Utrecht Cs
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cs Jaarbeurszijde (Perron D1)
    ID 50000130
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Groningen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Groningen
    111 min
  • 7
    Walk to Groningen
    Walk to
    Groningen
    570 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Utrecht to Groningen

The distance between Utrecht, Netherlands and Groningen, Netherlands is approximately 197.82 km, which can typically be travelled in 138 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Utrecht 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 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

By bus and train

To get from Utrecht to Groningen in Netherlands, take the 4 bus from Het Zand station to Cs Jaarbeurszijde (Perron D1) station. Next, take the IC train from Utrecht Centraal station to Groningen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 38 min.

158min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Groningen
Leaves from Het Zand

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Het Zand
    ID 51111240
    350 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Voordorp Via Utrecht Cs
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cs Jaarbeurszijde (Perron D1)
    ID 50000130
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Groningen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Groningen
    111 min
  • 7
    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 Utrecht to Groningen?

    The fastest way takes 138 minutes, using Bus line SPR, Bus line IC, Bus line IC.

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

    The alternative route takes 158 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line IC.

  • Is there a direct train between Utrecht and Groningen?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 18 min.

  • Which train line goes from Utrecht to Groningen?

    The SPR train line goes from Utrecht Terwijde station near Utrecht in Utrecht to Hertogenbosch ('S) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Hertogenbosch ('S) station near Groningen in Netherlands.

  • How long does it take to travel from Utrecht to Groningen by train?

    The total travel time between Utrecht in Utrecht and Groningen in Netherlands by train is about 2 hr 18 min.

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

    Get on the SPR train from the Utrecht Terwijde station near Utrecht in Utrecht.

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

    Get off the train at the Hertogenbosch ('S) station, which is closest to Groningen in Netherlands.

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