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

By light rail and train

To get from Leidseplein to Groningen in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the 5 light rail from Leidseplein station to Parnassusweg 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 38 min.

158min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 55
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Groningen
Leaves from Leidseplein

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Leidseplein
    ID 06089
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 55
    Wait for light rail
    5
    Amstelveen Stadshart
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Parnassusweg
    ID 07271
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Amsterdam Zuid
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Leeuwarden
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Zwolle
    70 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

Alternative route by light rail and train via 1, METRO I.P.V. TREIN and IC

To get from Leidseplein to Groningen in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the 1 light rail from Leidseplein station to Station Lelylaan station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRO I.P.V. TREIN train and finally take the IC train from Duivendrecht station to Groningen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min.

178min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 11
Train - METRO I.P.V. TREIN
METRO I.P.V. TREIN
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Groningen
Leaves from Leidseplein

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Leidseplein
    ID 06089
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 11
    Wait for light rail
    1
    Osdorp De Aker
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Station Lelylaan
    ID 04196
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Amsterdam Lelylaan
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - METRO I.P.V. TREINMETRO I.P.V. TREIN
    Wait for train
    METRO I.P.V. TREIN
    Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Duivendrecht
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Duivendrecht
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Groningen
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Groningen
    124 min
  • 10
    Walk to Groningen
    Walk to
    Groningen
    570 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Leidseplein to Groningen

The distance between Leidseplein, Netherlands and Groningen, Netherlands is approximately 220.64 km, which can typically be travelled in 158 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Leidseplein 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 Leidseplein

Leidseplein is located at Leidseplein, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Ruysdaelkade.

Bus stations close to Leidseplein:

  • Ruysdaelkade
  • Leidseplein
  • Amsterdam, Leidseplein

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 by light rail and train via 1, METRO I.P.V. TREIN and IC

To get from Leidseplein to Groningen in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the 1 light rail from Leidseplein station to Station Lelylaan station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRO I.P.V. TREIN train and finally take the IC train from Duivendrecht station to Groningen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min.

178min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 11
Train - METRO I.P.V. TREIN
METRO I.P.V. TREIN
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Groningen
Leaves from Leidseplein

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Leidseplein
    ID 06089
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 11
    Wait for light rail
    1
    Osdorp De Aker
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Station Lelylaan
    ID 04196
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Amsterdam Lelylaan
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - METRO I.P.V. TREINMETRO I.P.V. TREIN
    Wait for train
    METRO I.P.V. TREIN
    Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Duivendrecht
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Duivendrecht
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Groningen
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Groningen
    124 min
  • 10
    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 Leidseplein to Groningen?

    The fastest way takes 158 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line IC, Bus line IC.

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

    The alternative route takes 178 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line METRO I.P.V. TREIN, Bus line IC.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Leidseplein and Groningen?

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

  • Which light rail line goes from Leidseplein to Groningen?

    The 5 light rail line goes from Leidseplein station near Leidseplein in Amsterdam to Amstelveen Stadshart station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Amstelveen Stadshart station near Groningen in Netherlands.

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

    The total travel time between Leidseplein in Amsterdam and Groningen in Netherlands by light rail and train is about 2 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Leidseplein to get to Groningen?

    Get on the 5 light rail from the Leidseplein station near Leidseplein in Amsterdam.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Leidseplein and Groningen?

    Get off the light rail at the Amstelveen Stadshart station, which is closest to Groningen in Netherlands.

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