1st Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- Lounge Access
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£30
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£30
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
2 h 9 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
2 h 9 m
Trains on 17 Sept
45
Distance
157 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Schiphol Airport to Groningen station is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Schiphol Airport to Groningen station will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 45 trains from Schiphol Airport to Groningen station, including 18 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 157 km distance in an average of 2 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 9 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.
IC 831 · IC 531
IC 733
IC 827 · IC 527
IC 725
IC 851 · IC 551
IC 3171 · IC 769
IC 3173 · IC 871 · IC 571
IC 3177 · IC 875 · IC 575
IC 3179 · IC 777
IC 3175 · IC 773Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Schiphol Airport to Groningen station among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 47m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, while a train costs an average of £32.
Distance: 157 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£32 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest | £33 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Schiphol Airport to Groningen station:
A coach is £12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Schiphol Airport to Groningen station costing on average £29.
Other travel options to Groningen station take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 43m.
Tickets start at around £29 compared to roughly £33 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £3. The journey takes 2h 18m versus 2h 3m 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.
Direct services run with Intercity, NS Domestic, Arriva NS, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
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 Schiphol Airport to Groningen station trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 717 | 6:00 Schiphol Airport | 2h12 | 8:12 Groningen station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 819 · IC 519 | 6:30 Schiphol Airport | 2h12 | 8:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
IC 3121 · IC 819 · IC 519 | 6:33 Schiphol Airport | 2h09 | 8:42 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
IC 721 | 7:00 Schiphol Airport | 2h12 | 9:12 Groningen station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 823 · IC 523 | 7:30 Schiphol Airport | 2h12 | 9:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
IC 725 | 8:00 Schiphol Airport | 2h12 | 10:12 Groningen station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 827 · IC 527 | 8:30 Schiphol Airport | 2h12 | 10:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
IC 729 | 9:00 Schiphol Airport | 2h12 | 11:12 Groningen station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 831 · IC 531 | 9:30 Schiphol Airport | 2h12 | 11:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
IC 733 | 10:00 Schiphol Airport | 2h12 | 12:12 Groningen station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 835 · IC 535 | 10:30 Schiphol Airport | 2h12 | 12:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
IC 737 | 11:00 Schiphol Airport | 2h12 | 13:12 Groningen station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 839 · IC 539 | 11:30 Schiphol Airport | 2h12 | 13:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
IC 741 | 12:00 Schiphol Airport | 2h12 | 14:12 Groningen station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 843 · IC 543 | 12:30 Schiphol Airport | 2h12 | 14:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
IC 745 | 13:00 Schiphol Airport | 2h12 | 15:12 Groningen station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 847 · IC 547 | 13:30 Schiphol Airport | 2h12 | 15:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
IC 749 | 14:00 Schiphol Airport | 2h12 | 16:12 Groningen station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 851 · IC 551 | 14:30 Schiphol Airport | 2h12 | 16:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
IC 753 | 15:00 Schiphol Airport | 2h12 | 17:12 Groningen station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 855 · IC 555 | 15:30 Schiphol Airport | 2h12 | 17:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
IC 757 | 16:00 Schiphol Airport | 2h12 | 18:12 Groningen station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 859 · IC 559 | 16:30 Schiphol Airport | 2h12 | 18:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
IC 761 | 17:00 Schiphol Airport | 2h12 | 19:12 Groningen station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 863 · IC 563 | 17:30 Schiphol Airport | 2h12 | 19:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
IC 765 | 18:00 Schiphol Airport | 2h12 | 20:12 Groningen station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 867 · IC 567 | 18:30 Schiphol Airport | 2h12 | 20:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
IC 769 | 19:00 Schiphol Airport | 2h12 | 21:12 Groningen station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3171 · IC 769 | 19:03 Schiphol Airport | 2h09 | 21:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
IC 871 · IC 571 | 19:29 Schiphol Airport | 2h13 | 21:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
IC 3173 · IC 871 · IC 571 | 19:33 Schiphol Airport | 2h09 | 21:42 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
IC 773 | 19:59 Schiphol Airport | 2h13 | 22:12 Groningen station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3175 · IC 773 | 20:03 Schiphol Airport | 2h09 | 22:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
IC 875 · IC 575 | 20:29 Schiphol Airport | 2h13 | 22:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
IC 3177 · IC 875 · IC 575 | 20:33 Schiphol Airport | 2h09 | 22:42 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
IC 777 | 21:00 Schiphol Airport | 2h12 | 23:12 Groningen station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3179 · IC 777 | 21:03 Schiphol Airport | 2h09 | 23:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
IC 879 · IC 579 | 21:29 Schiphol Airport | 2h13 | 23:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
IC 3181 · IC 879 · IC 579 | 21:33 Schiphol Airport | 2h09 | 23:42 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
IC 781 | 22:00 Schiphol Airport | 2h12 | 0:12 Groningen station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3183 · IC 781 | 22:02 Schiphol Airport | 2h10 | 0:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
IC 883 · IC 583 | 22:29 Schiphol Airport | 2h13 | 0:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
IC 3185 · IC 883 · IC 583 | 22:33 Schiphol Airport | 2h09 | 0:42 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
IC 785 | 22:59 Schiphol Airport | 2h14 | 1:13 Groningen station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3187 · IC 785 | 23:03 Schiphol Airport | 2h10 | 1:13 Groningen station | 1 change | |
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Trains from Schiphol Airport to Groningen station run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:24, the last at 23:33. The fastest train covers the 157 km distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 157 km |
Average train duration 2h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 0m |
First train 3:24 |
Last train 23:33 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Schiphol Airport to Groningen station 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 station, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Schiphol Airport to Groningen station trains use the Amsterdam Centraal to Groningen station pair. Use this guide to compare Schiphol Airport and Groningen station 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.