- 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 on 29 Aug
£29
Average ticket price on 29 Aug
£30
Fastest journey on 29 Aug
1 h 51 m
Average journey duration on 29 Aug
1 h 51 m
Trains on 29 Aug
65
Distance
159 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Utrecht to Groningen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Utrecht to Groningen will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £29.
On Sat 29 Aug, we found 65 trains from Utrecht to Groningen, including 18 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 159 km distance in an average of 1 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 51 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 645 · IC 745
IC 543
IC 641 · IC 741
IC 547
IC 539
IC 645 · IC 745
IC 543
IC 641 · IC 741
IC 547
IC 539Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Utrecht to Groningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, while a train costs an average of £31.
Distance: 159 km
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£31 Average Price | £16 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Utrecht to Groningen trains for today, Friday 28 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 22:51 Utrecht | 6h51 | 5:42 Groningen | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 29 August | |||||
IC 519 | 6:51 Utrecht Centraal | 1h51 | 8:42 Groningen station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 621 · IC 721 | 7:21 Utrecht Centraal | 1h51 | 9:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
IC 523 | 7:51 Utrecht Centraal | 1h51 | 9:42 Groningen station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 625 · IC 725 | 8:21 Utrecht Centraal | 1h51 | 10:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
IC 527 | 8:51 Utrecht Centraal | 1h51 | 10:42 Groningen station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 629 · IC 729 | 9:21 Utrecht Centraal | 1h51 | 11:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
IC 531 | 9:51 Utrecht Centraal | 1h51 | 11:42 Groningen station | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 28302 · IC 535 | 9:55 Utrecht Maliebaan | 2h47 | 12:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
SPR 28302 · IC 633 · SPR 6133 | 9:55 Utrecht Maliebaan | 2h30 | 12:25 Groningen Europapark | 2 changes | |
SPR 28302 · IC 633 · IC 733 | 9:55 Utrecht Maliebaan | 2h17 | 12:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
SPR 28302 · IC 633 · IC 733+ ST 37640 | 9:55 Utrecht Maliebaan | 2h24 | 12:19 Groningen Europapark | 3 changes | |
IC 633 · IC 733 | 10:21 Utrecht Centraal | 1h51 | 12:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
IC 535 | 10:51 Utrecht Centraal | 1h51 | 12:42 Groningen station | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 28306 · IC 637 · SPR 6137 | 10:55 Utrecht Maliebaan | 2h30 | 13:25 Groningen Europapark | 2 changes | |
SPR 28306 · IC 637 · IC 737 | 10:55 Utrecht Maliebaan | 2h17 | 13:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
SPR 28306 · IC 539 | 10:55 Utrecht Maliebaan | 2h47 | 13:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
SPR 28306 · IC 637 · IC 737+ ST 37644 | 10:55 Utrecht Maliebaan | 2h24 | 13:19 Groningen Europapark | 3 changes | |
IC 637 · IC 737 | 11:21 Utrecht Centraal | 1h51 | 13:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
IC 539 | 11:51 Utrecht Centraal | 1h51 | 13:42 Groningen station | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 28310 · IC 543 | 11:55 Utrecht Maliebaan | 2h47 | 14:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
SPR 28310 · IC 641 · IC 741 | 11:55 Utrecht Maliebaan | 2h17 | 14:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
SPR 28310 · IC 641 · SPR 6141 | 11:55 Utrecht Maliebaan | 2h30 | 14:25 Groningen Europapark | 2 changes | |
SPR 28310 · IC 641 · IC 741+ ST 37648 | 11:55 Utrecht Maliebaan | 2h24 | 14:19 Groningen Europapark | 3 changes | |
IC 641 · IC 741 | 12:21 Utrecht Centraal | 1h51 | 14:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
IC 543 | 12:51 Utrecht Centraal | 1h51 | 14:42 Groningen station | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 28314 · IC 645 · IC 745 | 12:55 Utrecht Maliebaan | 2h17 | 15:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
SPR 28314 · IC 645 · SPR 6145 | 12:55 Utrecht Maliebaan | 2h30 | 15:25 Groningen Europapark | 2 changes | |
SPR 28314 · IC 547 | 12:55 Utrecht Maliebaan | 2h47 | 15:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
SPR 28314 · IC 645 · IC 745+ ST 37652 | 12:55 Utrecht Maliebaan | 2h24 | 15:19 Groningen Europapark | 3 changes | |
IC 645 · IC 745 | 13:21 Utrecht Centraal | 1h51 | 15:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
IC 547 | 13:51 Utrecht Centraal | 1h51 | 15:42 Groningen station | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 28318 · IC 551 | 13:55 Utrecht Maliebaan | 2h47 | 16:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
SPR 28318 · IC 649 · IC 749 | 13:55 Utrecht Maliebaan | 2h17 | 16:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
SPR 28318 · IC 649 · SPR 6149 | 13:55 Utrecht Maliebaan | 2h30 | 16:25 Groningen Europapark | 2 changes | |
SPR 28318 · IC 649 · IC 749+ ST 37656 | 13:55 Utrecht Maliebaan | 2h24 | 16:19 Groningen Europapark | 3 changes | |
IC 649 · IC 749 | 14:21 Utrecht Centraal | 1h51 | 16:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
IC 551 | 14:51 Utrecht Centraal | 1h51 | 16:42 Groningen station | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 28322 · IC 555 | 14:55 Utrecht Maliebaan | 2h47 | 17:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
SPR 28322 · IC 653 · SPR 6153 | 14:55 Utrecht Maliebaan | 2h30 | 17:25 Groningen Europapark | 2 changes | |
SPR 28322 · IC 653 · IC 753 | 14:55 Utrecht Maliebaan | 2h17 | 17:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
SPR 28322 · IC 653 · IC 753+ ST 37660 | 14:55 Utrecht Maliebaan | 2h24 | 17:19 Groningen Europapark | 3 changes | |
IC 653 · IC 753 | 15:21 Utrecht Centraal | 1h51 | 17:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
IC 555 | 15:51 Utrecht Centraal | 1h51 | 17:42 Groningen station | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 28326 · IC 657 · IC 757 | 15:55 Utrecht Maliebaan | 2h17 | 18:12 Groningen station | 2 changes | |
SPR 28326 · IC 559 | 15:55 Utrecht Maliebaan | 2h47 | 18:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
SPR 28326 · IC 657 · SPR 6157 | 15:55 Utrecht Maliebaan | 2h30 | 18:25 Groningen Europapark | 2 changes | |
SPR 28326 · IC 657 · IC 757+ ST 37664 | 15:55 Utrecht Maliebaan | 2h24 | 18:19 Groningen Europapark | 3 changes | |
IC 657 · IC 757 | 16:21 Utrecht Centraal | 1h51 | 18:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
IC 559 | 16:51 Utrecht Centraal | 1h51 | 18:42 Groningen station | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 28330 · IC 563 | 17:11 Utrecht Maliebaan | 2h31 | 19:42 Groningen station | 1 change | |
SPR 28330 · IC 563+ ST 37670 | 17:11 Utrecht Maliebaan | 2h38 | 19:49 Groningen Europapark | 2 changes | |
IC 661 · IC 761 | 17:21 Utrecht Centraal | 1h51 | 19:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
IC 563 | 17:51 Utrecht Centraal | 1h51 | 19:42 Groningen station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 665 · IC 765 | 18:21 Utrecht Centraal | 1h51 | 20:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
IC 567 | 18:51 Utrecht Centraal | 1h51 | 20:42 Groningen station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 669 · IC 769 | 19:21 Utrecht Centraal | 1h51 | 21:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
IC 571 | 19:51 Utrecht Centraal | 1h51 | 21:42 Groningen station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 673 · IC 773 | 20:21 Utrecht Centraal | 1h51 | 22:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
IC 575 | 20:51 Utrecht Centraal | 1h51 | 22:42 Groningen station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 677 · IC 777 | 21:21 Utrecht Centraal | 1h51 | 23:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
IC 579 | 21:51 Utrecht Centraal | 1h51 | 23:42 Groningen station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 681 · IC 781 | 22:21 Utrecht Centraal | 1h51 | 0:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
IC 583 | 22:51 Utrecht Centraal | 1h51 | 0:42 Groningen station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 685 · IC 785 | 23:21 Utrecht Centraal | 1h51 | 1:12 Groningen station | 1 change | |
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Trains from Utrecht to Groningen run on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 159 km distance in 1h 51m.
Distance 159 km |
Average train duration 1h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 51m |
First train 0:04 |
Last train 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Best time to book 1 day |
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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Groningen Central Station -> Grote Markt, Groningen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Utrecht 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 Utrecht to Groningen trains use the Utrecht Centraal to Groningen station pair, with some services arriving at Groningen Europapark. Use this guide to compare Utrecht and Groningen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Utrecht Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant De Rechtbank, Humphrey's Utrecht
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Utrecht Centraal. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Utrecht Centraal. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Utrecht Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Utrecht Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Utrecht Centraal: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Crowne Plaza Utrecht, NH Utrecht, Park Plaza Utrecht.
Utrecht Maliebaan has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Utrecht Maliebaan.
ATMs are available at Utrecht Maliebaan.
Available at Utrecht Maliebaan: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Utrecht Maliebaan: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Utrecht Maliebaan.
Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn is 1 km from Utrecht city centre. Public transport options include:
Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn.
ATMs are available at Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn.
Available at Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn: Parking, WC.
Available at Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn.
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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