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 one train line and 2 bus lines: take the IC train from Groningen Europapark station to Schiphol Airport station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 365 bus and finally take the 1 bus from Leiden, Station Leiden Centraal (Perron D) station to Leiden, Turkooislaan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 9 min.

249min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Bus - 365365
Bus - 11
Walk to Leiden
Leaves from Groningen Europapark

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Groningen Europapark
    1.57 km • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Schiphol Airport
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Schiphol Airport
    131 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Schiphol, Airport
    ID 57330223
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 365365
    Wait for bus
    365
    Leiden Cs
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leiden, Station Leiden Centraal (Perron H)
    ID 54447000
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leiden, Station Leiden Centraal (Perron D)
    ID 54447410
    250 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    De Vink
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leiden, Turkooislaan
    ID 54441250
    8 min
  • 10
    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, 365 and 43

To get from Groningen to Leiden in Leiden, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the IC train from Groningen Europapark station to Schiphol Airport station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 365 bus and finally take the 43 bus from Leiden, Leiden Centraal station to Leiden, Rhijnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 5 min.

245min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Bus - 365365
Bus - 4343
Walk to Leiden
Leaves from Groningen Europapark

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Groningen Europapark
    1.57 km • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Schiphol Airport
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Schiphol Airport
    131 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Schiphol, Airport
    ID 57330223
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 365365
    Wait for bus
    365
    Leiden Cs
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leiden, Station Leiden Centraal (Perron H)
    ID 54447000
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leiden, Leiden Centraal
    ID 54447410
    250 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leiden, Rhijnhof
    ID 54442320
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to Leiden
    Walk to
    Leiden
    Smaragdlaan
    530 m • 7 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 249.81 km, which can typically be travelled in 249 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 Noord
  • Groningen
  • Groningen Europapark

Bus stations close to Groningen:

  • Groningen, Hereplein
  • Groningen, Zuiderdiep (Perron D)
  • Groningen, Zuiderdiep (Perron E)

Public transit stations close to Leiden, Leiden

Leiden is located at Smaragdlaan, Leiden and the nearest public transit station is Leiden, Bio Science Park-Oost.

Train stations close to Leiden:

  • De Vink
  • Leiden Centraal
  • Voorschoten

Bus stations close to Leiden:

  • Leiden, Gandhistraat
  • Leiden, Cruquiuslaan
  • Leiden, Turkooislaan

Related Routes

Alternative route from Groningen to Leiden by bus and train via IC, 365 and 43

To get from Groningen to Leiden in Leiden, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the IC train from Groningen Europapark station to Schiphol Airport station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 365 bus and finally take the 43 bus from Leiden, Leiden Centraal station to Leiden, Rhijnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 5 min.

245min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Bus - 365365
Bus - 4343
Walk to Leiden
Leaves from Groningen Europapark

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Groningen Europapark
    1.57 km • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Schiphol Airport
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Schiphol Airport
    131 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Schiphol, Airport
    ID 57330223
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 365365
    Wait for bus
    365
    Leiden Cs
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leiden, Station Leiden Centraal (Perron H)
    ID 54447000
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leiden, Leiden Centraal
    ID 54447410
    250 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leiden, Rhijnhof
    ID 54442320
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to Leiden
    Walk to
    Leiden
    Smaragdlaan
    530 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 249 minutes, using Train line IC, Bus line 365, Bus line 1.

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

    The alternative route takes 245 minutes, using Train line IC, Bus line 365, Bus line 43.

  • Is there a direct train between Groningen and Leiden?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 9 min.

  • Which train line goes from Groningen to Leiden?

    The IC train line goes from Groningen Europapark station near Groningen in Netherlands to Schiphol Airport station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Schiphol Airport 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 4 hr 9 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the train at the Schiphol Airport stop, which is closest to Leiden in Leiden.

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