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Groninger Museum
Bold contemporary museum with changing exhibitions in art, design and culture. Its striking architecture makes it a destination in itself.
Cheapest price on 13 Sept
£29
Average ticket price on 13 Sept
£30
Fastest journey on 13 Sept
2 h 59 m
Average journey duration on 13 Sept
2 h 59 m
Trains on 13 Sept
15
Distance
161 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nijmegen to Groningen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nijmegen to Groningen will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £29.
To travel from Nijmegen to Groningen you need to make at least one change.
ST 32228+
IC 3034 · IC 539
ST 32220+
IC 3026 · IC 531
ST 32226+
IC 3032 · IC 637 · IC 737
ST 32222+
IC 3028 · IC 633 · IC 733
ST 32224+
IC 3030 · IC 535
IC 3032 · IC 637 · IC 737
IC 3026 · IC 531
IC 3028 · IC 633 · IC 733
IC 3030 · IC 535
IC 3024 · IC 629 · IC 729Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nijmegen to Groningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 49m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, while a train costs an average of £31.
Distance: 161 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£31 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest | £31 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nijmegen to Groningen:
A coach is £5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nijmegen to Groningen costing on average £31.
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 50m.
The journey is about 12m faster (2h 19m by train vs 2h 31m by car) and roughly £0.24 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£31 vs £31). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Nijmegen to Groningen trains for today, Saturday 12 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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ST 32232+ IC 3038 · IC 543 | 11:18 Nijmegen Heyendaal | 3h24 | 14:42 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
IC 3038 · IC 543 | 11:43 Nijmegen station | 2h59 | 14:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
IC 3038 · IC 543+ ST 37650 | 11:43 Nijmegen station | 3h06 | 14:49 Groningen Europapark | 2 changes | |
ST 32234+ IC 3040 · IC 645 · IC 745 | 11:48 Nijmegen Heyendaal | 3h24 | 15:12 Groningen station | 3 changes | |
IC 3040 · IC 645 · IC 745 | 12:13 Nijmegen station | 2h59 | 15:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
IC 3040 · IC 645 · IC 745+ ST 37652 | 12:13 Nijmegen station | 3h06 | 15:19 Groningen Europapark | 3 changes | |
IC 3040 · IC 645 · SPR 6145 | 12:13 Nijmegen station | 3h12 | 15:25 Groningen Europapark | 2 changes | |
ST 32236+ IC 3042 · IC 547 | 12:18 Nijmegen Heyendaal | 3h24 | 15:42 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
IC 3042 · IC 547 | 12:43 Nijmegen station | 2h59 | 15:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
IC 3042 · IC 547+ ST 37654 | 12:43 Nijmegen station | 3h06 | 15:49 Groningen Europapark | 2 changes | |
ST 32238+ IC 3044 · IC 649 · IC 749 | 12:48 Nijmegen Heyendaal | 3h24 | 16:12 Groningen station | 3 changes | |
IC 3044 · IC 649 · IC 749 | 13:13 Nijmegen station | 2h59 | 16:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
IC 3044 · IC 649 · IC 749+ ST 37656 | 13:13 Nijmegen station | 3h06 | 16:19 Groningen Europapark | 3 changes | |
IC 3044 · IC 649 · SPR 6149 | 13:13 Nijmegen station | 3h12 | 16:25 Groningen Europapark | 2 changes | |
ST 32240+ IC 3046 · IC 551 | 13:18 Nijmegen Heyendaal | 3h24 | 16:42 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
IC 3046 · IC 551 | 13:43 Nijmegen station | 2h59 | 16:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
IC 3046 · IC 551+ ST 37658 | 13:43 Nijmegen station | 3h06 | 16:49 Groningen Europapark | 2 changes | |
ST 32242+ IC 3048 · IC 653 · IC 753 | 13:48 Nijmegen Heyendaal | 3h24 | 17:12 Groningen station | 3 changes | |
IC 3048 · IC 653 · IC 753 | 14:13 Nijmegen station | 2h59 | 17:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
IC 3048 · IC 653 · IC 753+ ST 37660 | 14:13 Nijmegen station | 3h06 | 17:19 Groningen Europapark | 3 changes | |
IC 3048 · IC 653 · SPR 6153 | 14:13 Nijmegen station | 3h12 | 17:25 Groningen Europapark | 2 changes | |
ST 32244+ IC 3050 · IC 555 | 14:18 Nijmegen Heyendaal | 3h24 | 17:42 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
IC 3050 · IC 555 | 14:43 Nijmegen station | 2h59 | 17:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
IC 3050 · IC 555+ ST 37662 | 14:43 Nijmegen station | 3h06 | 17:49 Groningen Europapark | 2 changes | |
ST 32246+ IC 3052 · IC 657 · IC 757 | 14:48 Nijmegen Heyendaal | 3h24 | 18:12 Groningen station | 3 changes | |
IC 3052 · IC 657 · IC 757 | 15:13 Nijmegen station | 2h59 | 18:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
IC 3052 · IC 657 · SPR 6157 | 15:13 Nijmegen station | 3h12 | 18:25 Groningen Europapark | 2 changes | |
IC 3052 · IC 657 · IC 757+ ST 37664 | 15:13 Nijmegen station | 3h06 | 18:19 Groningen Europapark | 3 changes | |
ST 32248+ IC 3054 · IC 559 | 15:18 Nijmegen Heyendaal | 3h24 | 18:42 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
IC 3054 · IC 559 | 15:43 Nijmegen station | 2h59 | 18:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
IC 3054 · IC 559+ ST 37666 | 15:43 Nijmegen station | 3h06 | 18:49 Groningen Europapark | 2 changes | |
ST 32250+ IC 3056 · IC 661 · IC 761 | 15:48 Nijmegen Heyendaal | 3h24 | 19:12 Groningen station | 3 changes | |
IC 3056 · IC 661 · IC 761 | 16:13 Nijmegen station | 2h59 | 19:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
IC 3056 · IC 661 · SPR 6161 | 16:13 Nijmegen station | 3h12 | 19:25 Groningen Europapark | 2 changes | |
IC 3056 · IC 661 · IC 761+ ST 37668 | 16:13 Nijmegen station | 3h06 | 19:19 Groningen Europapark | 3 changes | |
ST 32252+ IC 3058 · IC 563 | 16:18 Nijmegen Heyendaal | 3h24 | 19:42 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
IC 3058 · IC 563 | 16:43 Nijmegen station | 2h59 | 19:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
ST 32254+ IC 3060 · IC 665 · IC 765 | 16:48 Nijmegen Heyendaal | 3h24 | 20:12 Groningen station | 3 changes | |
IC 3060 · IC 665 · IC 765 | 17:13 Nijmegen station | 2h59 | 20:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
ST 32256+ IC 3062 · IC 567 | 17:18 Nijmegen Heyendaal | 3h24 | 20:42 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
IC 3062 · IC 567 | 17:43 Nijmegen station | 2h59 | 20:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
ST 32258+ IC 3064 · IC 669 · IC 769 | 17:48 Nijmegen Heyendaal | 3h24 | 21:12 Groningen station | 3 changes | |
IC 3064 · IC 669 · IC 769 | 18:13 Nijmegen station | 2h59 | 21:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
ST 32260+ IC 3066 · IC 571 | 18:18 Nijmegen Heyendaal | 3h24 | 21:42 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
IC 3066 · IC 571 | 18:43 Nijmegen station | 2h59 | 21:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
ST 32262+ IC 3068 · IC 673 · IC 773 | 18:48 Nijmegen Heyendaal | 3h24 | 22:12 Groningen station | 3 changes | |
IC 3068 · IC 673 · IC 773 | 19:13 Nijmegen station | 2h59 | 22:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
ST 32264+ IC 3070 · IC 575 | 19:18 Nijmegen Heyendaal | 3h24 | 22:42 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
IC 3070 · IC 575 | 19:43 Nijmegen station | 2h59 | 22:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
ST 32266+ IC 3072 · IC 677 · IC 777 | 19:48 Nijmegen Heyendaal | 3h24 | 23:12 Groningen station | 3 changes | |
IC 3072 · IC 677 · IC 777 | 20:13 Nijmegen station | 2h59 | 23:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
ST 32268+ IC 3074 · IC 579 | 20:18 Nijmegen Heyendaal | 3h24 | 23:42 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
IC 3074 · IC 579 | 20:43 Nijmegen station | 2h59 | 23:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
ST 32270+ IC 3076 · IC 681 · IC 781 | 20:48 Nijmegen Heyendaal | 3h24 | 0:12 Groningen station | 3 changes | |
IC 3076 · IC 681 · IC 781 | 21:13 Nijmegen station | 2h59 | 0:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
ST 32272+ IC 3078 · IC 583 | 21:18 Nijmegen Heyendaal | 3h24 | 0:42 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
IC 3078 · IC 583 | 21:43 Nijmegen station | 2h59 | 0:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
ST 32274+ IC 3080 · IC 685 · IC 785 | 21:48 Nijmegen Heyendaal | 3h24 | 1:12 Groningen station | 3 changes | |
IC 3080 · IC 685 · IC 785 | 22:13 Nijmegen station | 2h59 | 1:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
ST 32276+ IC 3082 · IC 587 | 22:18 Nijmegen Heyendaal | 3h24 | 1:42 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
IC 3082 · IC 587 | 22:43 Nijmegen station | 2h59 | 1:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
ST 32278+ IC 3084 · IC 689 · IC 789 | 22:48 Nijmegen Heyendaal | 3h24 | 2:12 Groningen station | 3 changes | |
IC 3084 · IC 689 · IC 789 | 23:13 Nijmegen station | 2h59 | 2:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
| Sunday 13 September | |||||
IC 3024 · IC 629 · SPR 6129 | 8:13 Nijmegen station | 3h12 | 11:25 Groningen Europapark | 2 changes | |
IC 3024 · IC 629 · IC 729 | 8:13 Nijmegen station | 2h59 | 11:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
IC 3024 · IC 629 · IC 729+ ST 37736 | 8:13 Nijmegen station | 3h07 | 11:20 Groningen Europapark | 3 changes | |
ST 32220+ IC 3026 · IC 531 | 8:18 Nijmegen Heyendaal | 3h24 | 11:42 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
IC 3026 · IC 531 | 8:43 Nijmegen station | 2h59 | 11:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
IC 3026 · IC 531+ ST 37538 | 8:43 Nijmegen station | 3h07 | 11:50 Groningen Europapark | 2 changes | |
ST 32222+ IC 3028 · IC 633 · IC 733 | 8:48 Nijmegen Heyendaal | 3h24 | 12:12 Groningen station | 3 changes | |
IC 3028 · IC 633 · SPR 6133 | 9:13 Nijmegen station | 3h12 | 12:25 Groningen Europapark | 2 changes | |
IC 3028 · IC 633 · IC 733 | 9:13 Nijmegen station | 2h59 | 12:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
IC 3028 · IC 633 · IC 733+ ST 37740 | 9:13 Nijmegen station | 3h07 | 12:20 Groningen Europapark | 3 changes | |
ST 32224+ IC 3030 · IC 535 | 9:18 Nijmegen Heyendaal | 3h24 | 12:42 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
IC 3030 · IC 535 | 9:43 Nijmegen station | 2h59 | 12:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
ST 32226+ IC 3032 · IC 637 · IC 737 | 9:48 Nijmegen Heyendaal | 3h24 | 13:12 Groningen station | 3 changes | |
IC 3032 · IC 637 · IC 737 | 10:13 Nijmegen station | 2h59 | 13:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
ST 32228+ IC 3034 · IC 539 | 10:18 Nijmegen Heyendaal | 3h24 | 13:42 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Nijmegen to Groningen run on average 81 times per day, taking around 2h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:06, the last at 23:43. The fastest train covers the 161 km distance in 2h 33m.
Distance 161 km |
Average train duration 2h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Trains per day 81 |
Fastest train 2h 33m |
First train 5:06 |
Last train 23:43 |
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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 Nijmegen 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 Nijmegen to Groningen trains use the Nijmegen to Groningen station pair, with some services arriving at Groningen Europapark. Use this guide to compare Nijmegen and Groningen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Nijmegen 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: Restaurant Wally, De Hemel
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Nijmegen. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Nijmegen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nijmegen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nijmegen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nijmegen: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Credible, Hotel Oranjestaete, Mercure Hotel Nijmegen Centre.
Nijmegen Heyendaal is 2 km from Nijmegen city centre. Public transport options include:
Nijmegen Heyendaal has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Nijmegen Heyendaal.
ATMs are available at Nijmegen Heyendaal.
Available at Nijmegen Heyendaal: Parking.
Available at Nijmegen Heyendaal: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nijmegen Heyendaal.
Nijmegen Goffert is 2 km from Nijmegen city centre. Public transport options include:
Nijmegen Goffert has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Nijmegen Goffert.
ATMs are available at Nijmegen Goffert.
Available at Nijmegen Goffert: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nijmegen Goffert.
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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