
Day trip from Groningen to Amsterdam by train
Why visit Amsterdam for the day?
Amsterdam is known for its canals, gabled houses and strong artistic heritage. Its compact centre mixes historic streets with a relaxed, bike-friendly atmosphere.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg to Groningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £91 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 12h 25m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £91, while a train costs an average of £112.
Distance: 604 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£112 Average Price | £91 Average Price Cheapest | £233 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 25m Average total duration Fastest 11h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 36m Average total duration 15h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 1m 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 |
Compare the available ways to get from Gothenburg to Groningen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Gothenburg to Groningen:
A coach is £22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gothenburg to Groningen costing on average £112.
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Coach takes on average 15h 36m.
Tickets start at around £112 compared to roughly £233 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £121. The journey takes 11h 55m versus 10h 1m 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.
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The most popular day trips by train from Groningen are Amsterdam, Leeuwarden, Utrecht, Zwolle and Assen. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Groningen on Omio.

Amsterdam is known for its canals, gabled houses and strong artistic heritage. Its compact centre mixes historic streets with a relaxed, bike-friendly atmosphere.

Leeuwarden is the capital of Friesland, known for the leaning Oldehove and its strong Frisian character. Canals, historic streets and a lively cultural scene give the compact centre an easy-going feel.

Utrecht is known for its canal wharves, medieval centre and the Dom Tower above a lively old city. Its large student population gives historic streets, cafés and museums an energetic but relaxed feel.

Zwolle is a Hanseatic city known for its canals, medieval centre and the bookshop inside Broerenkerk. Historic streets and lively squares give it a calm but contemporary feel.

Assen is known for the TT Circuit Assen and has a calm, green character with a compact centre. The Drents Museum and the surrounding Drenthe landscape give the city a cultural and outdoorsy feel.
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This is compared to other travel options from Gothenburg to Groningen:
A coach is £22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gothenburg to Groningen costing on average £112.
Other travel options to Groningen take longer:
Coach takes on average 15h 36m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gothenburg and Groningen as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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