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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Amsterdam to Groningen
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£13
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 16 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
147 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Amsterdam to Groningen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam to Groningen will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £12.
Of the 7 buses that leave Amsterdam for Groningen every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 147 km distance in an average of 2 h 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Amsterdam to Groningen
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Groningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £28.
Distance: 147 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£16 Average Price Cheapest | £30 Average Price |
3h 7m Average total duration 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Amsterdam to Groningen bus times
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam to Groningen coaches for today, Wednesday 3 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 09:05 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 2h20 | 11:25 Groningen, Centraal Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:30 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 2h20 | 14:50 Groningen, Centraal Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 18:30 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 2h20 | 20:50 Groningen, Centraal Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 21:45 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 2h40 | 00:25 Groningen, Centraal Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 22:15 Amsterdam, Centraal Station | 2h10 | 00:25 Groningen, Centraal Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 23:35 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 2h10 | 01:45 Groningen, Centraal Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Amsterdam to Groningen
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Buses from Amsterdam to Groningen run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 10 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:35, the last at 23:15. The fastest coach covers the 147 km distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 147 km |
Average bus duration 2h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 2h 10m |
First bus 00:35 |
Last bus 23:15 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus from Amsterdam to GroningenYou can travel by bus between Amsterdam to Groningen with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as £9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Amsterdam to Groningen coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Amsterdam to Groningen by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Groningen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Amsterdam, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk), Amsterdam, Centraal Station, Amsterdam, Schiphol Airport and Amsterdam Centraal. When arriving in Groningen, you can end your route in coach stations like Groningen, Centraal Station and Groningen.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk), which is located around 2.4 miles (3.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Groningen, Centraal Station, located 1.7 miles (2.8 km) away from the city centre.
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Important Stations and Airports in Amsterdam and Groningen
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Amstel (in the station)
- Burger King (in the station)
- La Place (0.2 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Metro: 51, 53, 54 Bus: 37, 40, 62, 65, 240, 245 Train: Intercity, Sprinter
WifiParkingATMAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Metro: 50, 51, 52 Bus: 15, 62, 65, 341, 347, 357 Train: Intercity, Sprinter
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Sloterdijk (in the station)
- Burger King (in the station)
- Julia's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 22, 36, 48 Metro: 50 Train: Intercity, Sprinter
Accessibility- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
Accessibility- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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