How to get from Leiden to Groningen by bus and train?

From Leiden to Groningen by bus and train

To get from Leiden to Groningen in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 2 bus from Leiden, Turkooislaan station to Leiden, Station De Vink station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SPR train and finally take the IC train from Leiden Centraal station to Groningen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 16 min.

196min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 22
Train - SPR
SPR
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Groningen
Leaves from Leiden, Turkooislaan
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leiden, Turkooislaan
    ID 54441250
    290 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Station De Vink
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leiden, Station De Vink
    ID 54442350
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    De Vink
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Dronten
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    4 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Groningen
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Groningen
    155 min
  • 9
    Walk to Groningen
    Walk to
    Groningen
    570 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Leiden to Groningen by bus and train via 430 and IC

To get from Leiden to Groningen in Netherlands, take the 430 bus from Leiden, Verbeekstraat station to Leiden, Leiden Centraal station. Next, take the IC train from Leiden Centraal station to Groningen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 15 min.

195min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 430430
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Groningen
Leaves from Leiden, Verbeekstraat
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leiden, Verbeekstraat
    ID 54440810
    1.22 km • 16 min
  • 2
    Bus - 430430
    Wait for bus
    430
    Leiden Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leiden, Leiden Centraal
    ID 54447000
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Groningen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Groningen
    155 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 Leiden to Groningen
The distance between Leiden, Netherlands and Groningen, Netherlands is approximately 259.36 km, which can typically be travelled in 196 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Leiden to Groningen by bus 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 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 Leiden to Groningen by bus and train via 430 and IC

To get from Leiden to Groningen in Netherlands, take the 430 bus from Leiden, Verbeekstraat station to Leiden, Leiden Centraal station. Next, take the IC train from Leiden Centraal station to Groningen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 15 min.

195min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 430430
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Groningen
Leaves from Leiden, Verbeekstraat
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leiden, Verbeekstraat
    ID 54440810
    1.22 km • 16 min
  • 2
    Bus - 430430
    Wait for bus
    430
    Leiden Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leiden, Leiden Centraal
    ID 54447000
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Groningen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Groningen
    155 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 Leiden to Groningen?

    The fastest way takes 196 minutes, using Bus line 2, Bus line SPR, Bus line IC.

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

    The alternative route takes 195 minutes, using Bus line 430, Bus line IC.

  • Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Groningen?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 16 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Leiden to Groningen?

    The 2 bus line goes from Leiden, Turkooislaan station near Leiden in Leiden to Station De Vink station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Station De Vink station near Groningen in Netherlands.

  • How long does it take to travel from Leiden to Groningen by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Leiden in Leiden and Groningen in Netherlands by bus and train is about 3 hr 16 min.

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

    Get on the 2 bus from the Leiden, Turkooislaan stop near Leiden in Leiden.

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

    Get off the bus at the Station De Vink station, which is closest to Groningen in Netherlands.

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