1st Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wide seats
Cheapest price on 03 Sept
£12
Average ticket price on 03 Sept
£13
Fastest journey on 03 Sept
36 m
Average journey duration on 03 Sept
36 m
Trains on 03 Sept
112
Distance
51 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Groningen to Leeuwarden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Groningen to Leeuwarden will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
On Thu 03 Sept, we found 112 trains from Groningen to Leeuwarden, including 66 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 51 km distance in an average of 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 36 m .
The slowest trains will take 36 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.
ST 37421
S 37319
ST 37423
S 37321
S 37317
S 37319
S 37321
S 37317
S 37315
S 37313Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Groningen to Leeuwarden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 55m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £13, while a coach costs an average of £14.
Distance: 51 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£13 Average Price Cheapest | £14 Average Price | £11 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Groningen to Leeuwarden:
A train is £0.98 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Groningen to Leeuwarden costing on average £14.
Other travel options to Leeuwarden take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 32m.
Tickets start at around £13 compared to roughly £11 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-2.44. The journey takes 1h 25m versus 51m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Groningen to Leeuwarden trains for tomorrow, Thursday 3 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ST 37485 | 0:19 Groningen Europapark | 0h55 | 1:14 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
ST 37485 | 0:24 Groningen station | 0h50 | 1:14 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
ST 37890 · ST 37487 | 0:26 Groningen Noord | 1h14 | 1:40 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
ST 37487 | 0:54 Groningen station | 0h46 | 1:40 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
ST 37411 | 5:49 Groningen Europapark | 0h52 | 6:41 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
ST 37411 | 5:54 Groningen station | 0h47 | 6:41 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
ST 37413 | 6:19 Groningen Europapark | 0h52 | 7:11 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
ST 37818 · S 37313 | 6:21 Groningen Noord | 0h54 | 7:15 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
ST 37413 | 6:24 Groningen station | 0h47 | 7:11 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 37313 | 6:34 Groningen Europapark | 0h41 | 7:15 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
ST 37618 · ST 37415 | 6:38 Groningen Noord | 1h03 | 7:41 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
S 37313 | 6:39 Groningen station | 0h36 | 7:15 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
ST 37415 | 6:49 Groningen Europapark | 0h52 | 7:41 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
ST 37820 · S 37315 | 6:51 Groningen Noord | 0h54 | 7:45 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
ST 37415 | 6:54 Groningen station | 0h47 | 7:41 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 37315 | 7:04 Groningen Europapark | 0h41 | 7:45 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
ST 37620 · ST 37417 | 7:08 Groningen Noord | 1h03 | 8:11 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
S 37315 | 7:09 Groningen station | 0h36 | 7:45 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 37917 · ST 37417 | 7:18 Groningen Europapark | 0h53 | 8:11 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
ST 37822 · S 37317 | 7:21 Groningen Noord | 0h54 | 8:15 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
ST 37417 | 7:24 Groningen station | 0h47 | 8:11 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 37317 | 7:34 Groningen Europapark | 0h41 | 8:15 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
ST 37622 · ST 37419 | 7:38 Groningen Noord | 1h03 | 8:41 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
S 37317 | 7:39 Groningen station | 0h36 | 8:15 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 37919 · ST 37419 | 7:48 Groningen Europapark | 0h53 | 8:41 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
ST 37419 | 7:54 Groningen station | 0h47 | 8:41 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
ST 37604 · S 37319 | 7:55 Groningen Noord | 0h50 | 8:45 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
S 37319 | 8:04 Groningen Europapark | 0h41 | 8:45 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
ST 37624 · ST 37421 | 8:08 Groningen Noord | 1h03 | 9:11 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
S 37319 | 8:09 Groningen station | 0h36 | 8:45 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 37921 · ST 37421 | 8:18 Groningen Europapark | 0h53 | 9:11 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
ST 37421 | 8:24 Groningen station | 0h47 | 9:11 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
ST 37606 · S 37321 | 8:25 Groningen Noord | 0h50 | 9:15 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
S 37321 | 8:34 Groningen Europapark | 0h41 | 9:15 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
ST 37626 · ST 37423 | 8:38 Groningen Noord | 1h03 | 9:41 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
S 37321 | 8:39 Groningen station | 0h36 | 9:15 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 37923 · ST 37423 | 8:48 Groningen Europapark | 0h53 | 9:41 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
ST 37828 · S 37323 | 8:51 Groningen Noord | 0h54 | 9:45 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
ST 37423 | 8:54 Groningen station | 0h47 | 9:41 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 37323 | 9:04 Groningen Europapark | 0h41 | 9:45 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
ST 37628 · ST 37425 | 9:08 Groningen Noord | 1h03 | 10:11 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
S 37323 | 9:09 Groningen station | 0h36 | 9:45 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 37925 · ST 37425 | 9:18 Groningen Europapark | 0h53 | 10:11 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
ST 37830 · S 37325 | 9:21 Groningen Noord | 0h54 | 10:15 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
ST 37425 | 9:24 Groningen station | 0h47 | 10:11 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 37325 | 9:34 Groningen Europapark | 0h41 | 10:15 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
ST 37630 · ST 37427 | 9:38 Groningen Noord | 1h03 | 10:41 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
S 37325 | 9:39 Groningen station | 0h36 | 10:15 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
ST 37427 | 9:49 Groningen Europapark | 0h52 | 10:41 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
ST 37832 · S 37327 | 9:51 Groningen Noord | 0h54 | 10:45 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
ST 37427 | 9:54 Groningen station | 0h47 | 10:41 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 37327 | 10:04 Groningen Europapark | 0h41 | 10:45 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
ST 37632 · ST 37429 | 10:08 Groningen Noord | 1h03 | 11:11 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
S 37327 | 10:09 Groningen station | 0h36 | 10:45 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 37929 · ST 37429 | 10:18 Groningen Europapark | 0h53 | 11:11 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
ST 37834 · S 37329 | 10:21 Groningen Noord | 0h54 | 11:15 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
ST 37429 | 10:24 Groningen station | 0h47 | 11:11 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 37329 | 10:34 Groningen Europapark | 0h41 | 11:15 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
ST 37634 · ST 37431 | 10:38 Groningen Noord | 1h03 | 11:41 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
S 37329 | 10:39 Groningen station | 0h36 | 11:15 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
ST 37431 | 10:49 Groningen Europapark | 0h52 | 11:41 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
ST 37836 · S 37331 | 10:51 Groningen Noord | 0h54 | 11:45 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
ST 37431 | 10:54 Groningen station | 0h47 | 11:41 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 37331 | 11:04 Groningen Europapark | 0h41 | 11:45 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
ST 37636 · ST 37433 | 11:08 Groningen Noord | 1h03 | 12:11 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
S 37331 | 11:09 Groningen station | 0h36 | 11:45 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 37933 · ST 37433 | 11:18 Groningen Europapark | 0h53 | 12:11 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
ST 37838 · S 37333 | 11:21 Groningen Noord | 0h54 | 12:15 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
ST 37433 | 11:24 Groningen station | 0h47 | 12:11 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 37333 | 11:34 Groningen Europapark | 0h41 | 12:15 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
ST 37638 · ST 37435 | 11:38 Groningen Noord | 1h03 | 12:41 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
S 37333 | 11:39 Groningen station | 0h36 | 12:15 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
ST 37435 | 11:49 Groningen Europapark | 0h52 | 12:41 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
ST 37840 · S 37335 | 11:51 Groningen Noord | 0h54 | 12:45 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
ST 37435 | 11:54 Groningen station | 0h47 | 12:41 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 37335 | 12:04 Groningen Europapark | 0h41 | 12:45 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
ST 37640 · ST 37437 | 12:08 Groningen Noord | 1h03 | 13:11 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
S 37335 | 12:09 Groningen station | 0h36 | 12:45 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 37937 · ST 37437 | 12:18 Groningen Europapark | 0h53 | 13:11 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
ST 37842 · S 37337 | 12:21 Groningen Noord | 0h54 | 13:15 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
ST 37437 | 12:24 Groningen station | 0h47 | 13:11 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 37337 | 12:34 Groningen Europapark | 0h41 | 13:15 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
ST 37642 · ST 37439 | 12:38 Groningen Noord | 1h03 | 13:41 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
S 37337 | 12:39 Groningen station | 0h36 | 13:15 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
ST 37439 | 12:49 Groningen Europapark | 0h52 | 13:41 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
ST 37844 · S 37339 | 12:51 Groningen Noord | 0h54 | 13:45 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
ST 37439 | 12:54 Groningen station | 0h47 | 13:41 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 37339 | 13:04 Groningen Europapark | 0h41 | 13:45 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
ST 37644 · ST 37441 | 13:08 Groningen Noord | 1h03 | 14:11 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
S 37339 | 13:09 Groningen station | 0h36 | 13:45 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 37941 · ST 37441 | 13:18 Groningen Europapark | 0h53 | 14:11 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
ST 37846 · S 37341 | 13:21 Groningen Noord | 0h54 | 14:15 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
ST 37441 | 13:24 Groningen station | 0h47 | 14:11 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 37341 | 13:34 Groningen Europapark | 0h41 | 14:15 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
ST 37646 · ST 37443 | 13:38 Groningen Noord | 1h03 | 14:41 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
S 37341 | 13:39 Groningen station | 0h36 | 14:15 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
ST 37443 | 13:49 Groningen Europapark | 0h52 | 14:41 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
ST 37848 · S 37343 | 13:51 Groningen Noord | 0h54 | 14:45 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
ST 37443 | 13:54 Groningen station | 0h47 | 14:41 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 37343 | 14:04 Groningen Europapark | 0h41 | 14:45 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
ST 37648 · ST 37445 | 14:08 Groningen Noord | 1h03 | 15:11 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
S 37343 | 14:09 Groningen station | 0h36 | 14:45 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 37945 · ST 37445 | 14:18 Groningen Europapark | 0h53 | 15:11 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
ST 37850 · S 37345 | 14:21 Groningen Noord | 0h54 | 15:15 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
ST 37445 | 14:24 Groningen station | 0h47 | 15:11 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 37345 | 14:34 Groningen Europapark | 0h41 | 15:15 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
ST 37650 · ST 37447 | 14:38 Groningen Noord | 1h03 | 15:41 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
S 37345 | 14:39 Groningen station | 0h36 | 15:15 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
ST 37447 | 14:49 Groningen Europapark | 0h52 | 15:41 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
ST 37852 · S 37347 | 14:51 Groningen Noord | 0h54 | 15:45 Leeuwarden station | 1 change | |
ST 37447 | 14:54 Groningen station | 0h47 | 15:41 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 37347 | 15:04 Groningen Europapark | 0h41 | 15:45 Leeuwarden station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Groningen to Leeuwarden run on average 21 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:02, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 51 km distance in 36m.
Distance 51 km |
Average train duration 1h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 21 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 36m |
First train 5:02 |
Last train 23:42 |
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High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
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Friesland’s main museum presents regional history, art and changing exhibitions in a modern building near the station and city centre.
Museum in the former prison where resistance fighter Mata Hari was once held. It explores crime, punishment and justice in an atmospheric setting.
Historic canal house museum with period rooms and collections showing elite life in Leeuwarden across past centuries.
Main shopping street and canal promenade lined with historic buildings, terraces and bridges. It is central to everyday city life and ideal for strolling.
Pleasant waterside route with moorings, trees and old houses. It offers one of the city’s most attractive urban walks near the historic core.
Historic shopping street known for independent shops, handsome façades and a calmer atmosphere than the main retail streets.
A Frisian rye bread loaf with a dense, slightly sweet texture, traditionally baked slowly and often served with cheese or bacon in Friesland.
Traditional sugar bread from Friesland with pearl sugar and cinnamon. It is a festive local favourite, often eaten at breakfast or with coffee.
A Frisia-inspired clove biscuit or cake, linked to local baking traditions. Its warm spice flavour makes it a classic treat with coffee or tea.
Well-known waterside venue serving modern Dutch and French-influenced dishes in a smart yet relaxed setting.
Stylish restaurant in the city centre known for refined seasonal cooking and an intimate, modern atmosphere.
Popular grand café and restaurant for lunch, dinner and drinks, with a lively central location and broad menu.
Moderate for the Netherlands: hotels and dining cost less than Amsterdam, while local buses and trains are fairly priced for visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for good restaurant service. Taxis are often rounded up. In cafés, small change or rounding up is enough.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Groningen to Leeuwarden 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 Leeuwarden, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Groningen to Leeuwarden trains use the Groningen to Leeuwarden station pair, with some services arriving at Leeuwarden Camminghaburen. Use this guide to compare Groningen and Leeuwarden train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Leeuwarden is 1 km from Leeuwarden city centre. Public transport options include:
Leeuwarden 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: Brasserie Oranje, Restaurant Wannee
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Leeuwarden. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Leeuwarden. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leeuwarden: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leeuwarden: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leeuwarden: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Oranje Hotel Leeuwarden, Post-Plaza Hotel & Grand Café, Fletcher Hotel-Paleis Stadhouderlijk Hof.
Leeuwarden Camminghaburen is 2 km from Leeuwarden city centre. Public transport options include:
Leeuwarden Camminghaburen has practical services for this route, including Dining, Taxis, Accessibility and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Leeuwarden Camminghaburen.
Available at Leeuwarden Camminghaburen: Taxis.
Available at Leeuwarden Camminghaburen: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leeuwarden Camminghaburen.
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