- Must visit
Groninger Museum
Bold contemporary museum with changing exhibitions in art, design and culture. Its striking architecture makes it a destination in itself.
Cheapest price
£29
Average price
£48
Fastest journey
4 h 19 m
Average duration
4 h 19 m
Trains per day
111
Distance
304 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brussels to Groningen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brussels to Groningen will cost around £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £29.
To travel from Brussels to Groningen you need to make at least one change.
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741Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Groningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 304 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
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£38 Average Price | £33 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 28m Average total duration 5h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Brussels to Groningen trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 25 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2004+ 9211+ 2027 · 527 | 6:03 Brussels-North | 4h39 | 10:42 Groningen station | 3 changes | |
4505+ 9523+ 729 | 6:33 Brussels-North | 4h39 | 11:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
4527+ 9523+ 729 | 6:37 Brussels-Central | 4h35 | 11:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
9215+ 2031 · 531 | 6:49 Brussels-Central | 4h53 | 11:42 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
9523+ 729 | 6:49 Brussels-Midi | 4h23 | 11:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
2005+ 9215+ 2031 · 531 | 6:50 Brussels-Midi | 4h52 | 11:42 Groningen station | 3 changes | |
2005+ 9215+ 2031 · 531 | 6:55 Brussels-Central | 4h47 | 11:42 Groningen station | 3 changes | |
9215+ 2031 · 531 | 6:56 Brussels-North | 4h46 | 11:42 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
2005+ 9215+ 2031 · 531 | 7:03 Brussels-North | 4h39 | 11:42 Groningen station | 3 changes | |
4506+ 9527+ 733 | 7:33 Brussels-North | 4h39 | 12:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
4528+ 9527+ 733 | 7:37 Brussels-Central | 4h35 | 12:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
9527+ 733 | 7:49 Brussels-Midi | 4h23 | 12:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
9219+ 2035 · 535 | 7:49 Brussels-Central | 4h53 | 12:42 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
2006+ 9219+ 2035 · 535 | 7:50 Brussels-Midi | 4h52 | 12:42 Groningen station | 3 changes | |
9303+ 733 | 7:53 Brussels-Midi | 4h19 | 12:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
2006+ 9219+ 2035 · 535 | 7:55 Brussels-Central | 4h47 | 12:42 Groningen station | 3 changes | |
9219+ 2035 · 535 | 7:56 Brussels-North | 4h46 | 12:42 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
2006+ 9219+ 2035 · 535 | 8:03 Brussels-North | 4h39 | 12:42 Groningen station | 3 changes | |
4507+ 9531+ 737 | 8:33 Brussels-North | 4h39 | 13:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
4529+ 9531+ 737 | 8:37 Brussels-Central | 4h35 | 13:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
9223+ 2039 · 539 | 8:49 Brussels-Central | 4h53 | 13:42 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
9531+ 737 | 8:49 Brussels-Midi | 4h23 | 13:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
2007+ 9223+ 2039 · 539 | 8:50 Brussels-Midi | 4h52 | 13:42 Groningen station | 3 changes | |
9309+ 737 | 8:53 Brussels-Midi | 4h19 | 13:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
2007+ 9223+ 2039 · 539 | 8:55 Brussels-Central | 4h47 | 13:42 Groningen station | 3 changes | |
9223+ 2039 · 539 | 8:56 Brussels-North | 4h46 | 13:42 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
2007+ 9223+ 2039 · 539 | 9:03 Brussels-North | 4h39 | 13:42 Groningen station | 3 changes | |
4508+ 9535+ 741 | 9:33 Brussels-North | 4h39 | 14:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
4530+ 9535+ 741 | 9:37 Brussels-Central | 4h35 | 14:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
9227+ 2043 · 543 | 9:49 Brussels-Central | 4h53 | 14:42 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
9535+ 741 | 9:49 Brussels-Midi | 4h23 | 14:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
2008+ 9227+ 2043 · 543 | 9:50 Brussels-Midi | 4h52 | 14:42 Groningen station | 3 changes | |
9315+ 741 | 9:53 Brussels-Midi | 4h19 | 14:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
2008+ 9227+ 2043 · 543 | 9:55 Brussels-Central | 4h47 | 14:42 Groningen station | 3 changes | |
9227+ 2043 · 543 | 9:56 Brussels-North | 4h46 | 14:42 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
2008+ 9227+ 2043 · 543 | 10:03 Brussels-North | 4h39 | 14:42 Groningen station | 3 changes | |
4509+ 9539+ 745 | 10:33 Brussels-North | 4h39 | 15:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
4531+ 9539+ 745 | 10:37 Brussels-Central | 4h35 | 15:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
9231+ 2047 · 547 | 10:49 Brussels-Central | 4h53 | 15:42 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
9539+ 745 | 10:49 Brussels-Midi | 4h23 | 15:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
2009+ 9231+ 2047 · 547 | 10:50 Brussels-Midi | 4h52 | 15:42 Groningen station | 3 changes | |
9321+ 745 | 10:53 Brussels-Midi | 4h19 | 15:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
2009+ 9231+ 2047 · 547 | 10:55 Brussels-Central | 4h47 | 15:42 Groningen station | 3 changes | |
9231+ 2047 · 547 | 10:56 Brussels-North | 4h46 | 15:42 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
2009+ 9231+ 2047 · 547 | 11:03 Brussels-North | 4h39 | 15:42 Groningen station | 3 changes | |
4510+ 9543+ 749 | 11:33 Brussels-North | 4h39 | 16:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
4532+ 9543+ 749 | 11:37 Brussels-Central | 4h35 | 16:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
9235+ 2051 · 551 | 11:49 Brussels-Central | 4h53 | 16:42 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
9543+ 749 | 11:49 Brussels-Midi | 4h23 | 16:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
2010+ 9235+ 2051 · 551 | 11:50 Brussels-Midi | 4h52 | 16:42 Groningen station | 3 changes | |
2010+ 9235+ 2051 · 551 | 11:55 Brussels-Central | 4h47 | 16:42 Groningen station | 3 changes | |
9235+ 2051 · 551 | 11:56 Brussels-North | 4h46 | 16:42 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
3111+ 9329+ 2849 · 551 | 12:01 Brussels-Central | 4h41 | 16:42 Groningen station | 3 changes | |
2010+ 9235+ 2051 · 551 | 12:03 Brussels-North | 4h39 | 16:42 Groningen station | 3 changes | |
3111+ 9329+ 2849 · 551 | 12:08 Brussels-North | 4h34 | 16:42 Groningen station | 3 changes | |
9329+ 2849 · 551 | 12:22 Brussels-Midi | 4h20 | 16:42 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
4511+ 9547+ 753 | 12:33 Brussels-North | 4h39 | 17:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
4533+ 9547+ 753 | 12:37 Brussels-Central | 4h35 | 17:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
9239+ 2055 · 555 | 12:49 Brussels-Central | 4h53 | 17:42 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
9547+ 753 | 12:49 Brussels-Midi | 4h23 | 17:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
2011+ 9239+ 2055 · 555 | 12:50 Brussels-Midi | 4h52 | 17:42 Groningen station | 3 changes | |
2011+ 9239+ 2055 · 555 | 12:55 Brussels-Central | 4h47 | 17:42 Groningen station | 3 changes | |
9239+ 2055 · 555 | 12:56 Brussels-North | 4h46 | 17:42 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
2011+ 9239+ 2055 · 555 | 13:03 Brussels-North | 4h39 | 17:42 Groningen station | 3 changes | |
4512+ 9551+ 757 | 13:33 Brussels-North | 4h39 | 18:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
4534+ 9551+ 757 | 13:37 Brussels-Central | 4h35 | 18:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
9243+ 2059 · 559 | 13:49 Brussels-Central | 4h53 | 18:42 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
9551+ 757 | 13:49 Brussels-Midi | 4h23 | 18:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
2012+ 9243+ 2059 · 559 | 13:50 Brussels-Midi | 4h52 | 18:42 Groningen station | 3 changes | |
9339+ 757 | 13:53 Brussels-Midi | 4h19 | 18:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
9439+ 757 | 13:53 Brussels-Midi | 4h19 | 18:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
2012+ 9243+ 2059 · 559 | 13:55 Brussels-Central | 4h47 | 18:42 Groningen station | 3 changes | |
9243+ 2059 · 559 | 13:56 Brussels-North | 4h46 | 18:42 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
2012+ 9243+ 2059 · 559 | 14:03 Brussels-North | 4h39 | 18:42 Groningen station | 3 changes | |
4513+ 9555+ 761 | 14:33 Brussels-North | 4h39 | 19:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
4513+ 9555+ 761 | 14:33 Brussels-North | 4h39 | 19:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
4535+ 9555+ 761 | 14:37 Brussels-Central | 4h35 | 19:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
4535+ 9555+ 761 | 14:37 Brussels-Central | 4h35 | 19:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
9555+ 761 | 14:49 Brussels-Midi | 4h23 | 19:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
9247+ 2063 · 563 | 14:49 Brussels-Central | 4h53 | 19:42 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
2013+ 9247+ 2063 · 563 | 14:50 Brussels-Midi | 4h52 | 19:42 Groningen station | 3 changes | |
2013+ 9247+ 2063 · 563 | 14:55 Brussels-Central | 4h47 | 19:42 Groningen station | 3 changes | |
9247+ 2063 · 563 | 14:56 Brussels-North | 4h46 | 19:42 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
2013+ 9247+ 2063 · 563 | 15:03 Brussels-North | 4h39 | 19:42 Groningen station | 3 changes | |
4514+ 9559+ 765 | 15:33 Brussels-North | 4h39 | 20:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
4536+ 9559+ 765 | 15:37 Brussels-Central | 4h35 | 20:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
9251+ 2067 · 567 | 15:48 Brussels-Central | 4h54 | 20:42 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
9559+ 765 | 15:49 Brussels-Midi | 4h23 | 20:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
2014+ 9251+ 2067 · 567 | 15:50 Brussels-Midi | 4h52 | 20:42 Groningen station | 3 changes | |
9351+ 765 | 15:53 Brussels-Midi | 4h19 | 20:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
2014+ 9251+ 2067 · 567 | 15:55 Brussels-Central | 4h47 | 20:42 Groningen station | 3 changes | |
9251+ 2067 · 567 | 15:56 Brussels-North | 4h46 | 20:42 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
2014+ 9251+ 2067 · 567 | 16:03 Brussels-North | 4h39 | 20:42 Groningen station | 3 changes | |
4515+ 9563+ 769 | 16:33 Brussels-North | 4h39 | 21:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
4537+ 9563+ 769 | 16:36 Brussels-Central | 4h36 | 21:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
9563+ 769 | 16:49 Brussels-Midi | 4h23 | 21:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
9255+ 2071 · 571 | 16:49 Brussels-Central | 4h53 | 21:42 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
2015+ 9255+ 2071 · 571 | 16:53 Brussels-Central | 4h49 | 21:42 Groningen station | 3 changes | |
9255+ 2071 · 571 | 16:56 Brussels-North | 4h46 | 21:42 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
2015+ 9255+ 2071 · 571 | 17:03 Brussels-North | 4h39 | 21:42 Groningen station | 3 changes | |
4516+ 9567+ 773 | 17:33 Brussels-North | 4h39 | 22:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
4516+ 9363+ 773 | 17:33 Brussels-North | 4h39 | 22:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
4516+ 9463+ 773 | 17:33 Brussels-North | 4h39 | 22:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
4538+ 9567+ 773 | 17:36 Brussels-Central | 4h36 | 22:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
9259+ 2075 · 575 | 17:49 Brussels-Central | 4h53 | 22:42 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
9567+ 773 | 17:49 Brussels-Midi | 4h23 | 22:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
2016+ 9259+ 2075 · 575 | 17:50 Brussels-Midi | 4h52 | 22:42 Groningen station | 3 changes | |
9363+ 773 | 17:53 Brussels-Midi | 4h19 | 22:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
9463+ 773 | 17:53 Brussels-Midi | 4h19 | 22:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
2016+ 9259+ 2075 · 575 | 17:55 Brussels-Central | 4h47 | 22:42 Groningen station | 3 changes | |
9259+ 2075 · 575 | 17:56 Brussels-North | 4h46 | 22:42 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Brussels to Groningen run on average 30 times per day, taking around 4h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:49, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 304 km distance in 4h 23m.
Distance 304 km |
Average train duration 4h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 30 |
Fastest train 4h 23m |
First train 0:49 |
Last train 23:48 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 49 days |
Discover the best of Groningen — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Groningen trip today.
Bold contemporary museum with changing exhibitions in art, design and culture. Its striking architecture makes it a destination in itself.
University museum presenting science, nature and medical collections in an accessible format, ideal for a compact cultural visit.
Museum in the old synagogues about Jewish life in Groningen, with personal stories and thoughtful historical displays.
Main market square framed by historic buildings, terraces and regular events. A natural starting point for exploring central Groningen.
Compact historic harbour area with warehouses, boats and waterside views. One of the city’s most photogenic walking spots.
Popular city park with broad lawns, ponds and winding paths. Good for a relaxed walk away from the busiest shopping streets.
A hearty pea soup with split peas, pork and smoked sausage. A classic Dutch winter dish widely eaten in Groningen and the northern provinces.
Thin Dutch pancakes served sweet or savoury. In Groningen they are a long-standing café staple, often enjoyed with syrup, bacon or cheese.
A traditional rye bread from the north, dark, moist and slightly sweet. It reflects Groningen’s grain-growing history and is often served with cheese or bacon.
Popular brewpub pouring house beers with hearty dishes and bar snacks in a lively industrial-style atmosphere.
Refined restaurant serving carefully prepared seasonal menus with French and Dutch influences in an intimate atmosphere.
Stylish city-centre restaurant known for modern Dutch and seasonal dishes in a smart but relaxed setting.
Moderate for the Netherlands: dining and hotels cost less than Amsterdam, but tourist stays and eating out are still pricier than many smaller European cities.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for good service in restaurants. Taxis are often rounded up. Small change is fine in cafés.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brussels to Groningen by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Groningen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Brussels to Groningen trains use the Bruxelles-Midi to Groningen station pair, with some services arriving at Groningen Europapark. Use this guide to compare Brussels and Groningen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bruxelles-Midi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Pullman Hotel Bar, Quick Gare du Midi, Subway, EXKi Zuid, Starbucks, Häagen-Dazs, Sbarro, The Coffee Club, The Belgian Chocolate House, PAUL, & many more
Wi-Fi is available for a fee. ATMs are available at Bruxelles-Midi.
Ticket office support is available at Bruxelles-Midi. Information desks are located in the main concourse and next to the international platforms.
Luggage storage is baggage storage facility is located across from the Thalys business lounge.
Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bruxelles-Midi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bruxelles-Midi: Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
Nearby hotels include Les Lofts De Styliste, Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Midi, Pullman Brussels Centre Midi.
Bruxelles-Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Starbucks, Brasserie 28 Brewery, Panos, Delitraiteur Eat & Go
Free Wi-Fi available in Starbucks. ATMs are aTM machine is downstairs from the main entrance on the right side.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:15 - 22:00. Information desks are travel Center / information desk is located on the left side from the main entrance.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 0 near Platforms 1 and 2.
Available at Bruxelles-Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bruxelles-Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bruxelles-Central: Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with limited mobility: elevators and escalators to platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, barrier-free toilets and accessible parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
Nearby hotels include Hilton Brussels Grand Palace, Hotel NH Brussels Carrefour de l'Europe, Hôtel The Moon.
Brussels-Nord is 1 km from Brussels city centre. Public transport options include:
Brussels-Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Chabrol Brasserie, Winok Café, Félix Wine Bar
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Brussels-Nord. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Brussels-Nord. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Brussels-Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Brussels-Nord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brussels-Nord: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Progress, Hilton Brussels City, Hotel Siru.
Groningen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: De Drie Gezusters, Mr. Mofongo
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Groningen. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Groningen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Groningen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Groningen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Groningen: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include NH Groningen Hotel, The Student Hotel Groningen, City Hotel Groningen.
Groningen Europapark is 1 km from Groningen city centre. Public transport options include:
Groningen Europapark has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Groningen Europapark.
ATMs are available at Groningen Europapark.
Available at Groningen Europapark: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Groningen Europapark: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Groningen Europapark.
Groningen Noord is 1 km from Groningen city centre. Public transport options include:
Groningen Noord has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Groningen Noord.
Available at Groningen Noord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Groningen Noord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Groningen Noord: Ramps.
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