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

From Groningen to Leiden by bus and train

To get from Groningen to Leiden in Leiden, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Groningen station to Zwolle station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 2 bus from Leiden, Leiden Centraal station to Leiden, Turkooislaan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 8 min.

188min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 22
Walk to Leiden
Leaves from Groningen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Groningen
    570 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Zwolle
    56 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Dordrecht
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    96 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leiden, Leiden Centraal
    ID 54447310
    130 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Station De Vink
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leiden, Turkooislaan
    ID 54441250
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Leiden
    Walk to
    Leiden
    Smaragdlaan
    290 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Groningen to Leiden by bus and train via IC and 43

To get from Groningen to Leiden in Leiden, take the IC train from Groningen station to Den Haag Centraal station. Next, take the 43 bus from Den Haag Centraal station to Leiden, Rhijnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 34 min.

214min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Bus - 4343
Walk to Leiden
Leaves from Groningen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Groningen
    570 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Den Haag Centraal
    153 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Den Haag Centraal
    ID 54001011
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Leiden Via Wassenaar
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leiden, Rhijnhof
    ID 54441990
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to Leiden
    Walk to
    Leiden
    Smaragdlaan
    470 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Groningen to Leiden

The distance between Groningen, Leiden and Leiden, Leiden is approximately 256.53 km, which can typically be travelled in 188 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Groningen to Leiden by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Leiden – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Groningen

Groningen is located at Groningen, Leiden and the nearest public transit station is Groningen, Hereplein.

Train stations close to Groningen:

  • Groningen Europapark
  • Groningen
  • Groningen Noord

Bus stations close to Groningen:

  • Groningen, Hereplein
  • Groningen, Zuiderdiep
  • Groningen, Hoofdstation (Perron Z)

Public transit stations close to Leiden, Leiden

Leiden is located at Smaragdlaan, Leiden and the nearest public transit station is Leiden, Turkooislaan.

Train stations close to Leiden:

  • De Vink
  • Leiden Centraal
  • Leiden Lammenschans

Bus stations close to Leiden:

  • Leiden, Turkooislaan
  • Leiden, Rhijnhof
  • Leiden, Gandhistraat

Alternative route from Groningen to Leiden by bus and train via IC and 43

To get from Groningen to Leiden in Leiden, take the IC train from Groningen station to Den Haag Centraal station. Next, take the 43 bus from Den Haag Centraal station to Leiden, Rhijnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 34 min.

214min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Bus - 4343
Walk to Leiden
Leaves from Groningen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Groningen
    570 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Den Haag Centraal
    153 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Den Haag Centraal
    ID 54001011
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Leiden Via Wassenaar
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leiden, Rhijnhof
    ID 54441990
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to Leiden
    Walk to
    Leiden
    Smaragdlaan
    470 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 188 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC, Bus line 2.

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

    The alternative route takes 214 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line 43.

  • Is there a direct train between Groningen and Leiden?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 8 min.

  • Which train line goes from Groningen to Leiden?

    The IC train line goes from Groningen station near Groningen in Netherlands to Den Haag Centraal station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Den Haag Centraal station near Leiden in Leiden.

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

    The total travel time between Groningen in Netherlands and Leiden in Leiden by train and bus is about 3 hr 8 min.

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

    Get on the IC train from the Groningen station near Groningen in Netherlands.

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

    Get off the train at the Den Haag Centraal stop, which is closest to Leiden in Leiden.

  • When is the first train from Groningen to Leiden?

    The first train from Groningen in Netherlands to Leiden in Leiden is Intercity | Den Haag Centraal - Groningen. It leaves the Groningen station at 8:49 AM.

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