How to get to Groningen from The Hague

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Compare train and coach for The Hague to Groningen

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from The Hague to Groningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £30, while a coach costs an average of £34.

Distance: 199 km

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£34

Average Price

£30

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Cheapest

£40

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(fuel + tolls)

6h 19m

Average total duration

5h 49m

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30m

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3h 9m

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2h 39m

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2h 48m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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NS Domestic

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from The Hague to Groningen is a train with an average price of £30.

This is compared to other travel options from The Hague to Groningen:

A train is £4 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from The Hague to Groningen costing on average £34.

The fastest way to travel from The Hague to Groningen is by train with an average journey time of 3h 9m.

Other travel options to Groningen take longer:

Coach takes on average 6h 19m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between The Hague and Groningen including taking a train and coach.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £34 compared to roughly £40 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £6. The journey takes 5h 49m versus 2h 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from The Hague to Groningen

How to get to Groningen from The Hague by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from The Hague to Groningen is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    21:204h05
    Den Haag, Centraal Station
    1:25Groningen, Centraal Station
    £201One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    21:204h05
    Den Haag, Centraal Station
    1:25Groningen, Centraal Station
    £201One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • NS DomesticIC 625 · IC 725
    7:402h32
    The Hague Centraal
    10:12Groningen station
    £301One-way
    1 change

Other options

  • NS DomesticIC 621 · IC 721
    6:402h32
    The Hague Centraal
    9:12Groningen station
    £301One-way
    1 change
  • NS DomesticIC 535
    10:102h32
    The Hague Centraal
    12:42Groningen station
    £301One-way
    0 changes
  • NS DomesticIC 633 · IC 733
    9:402h32
    The Hague Centraal
    12:12Groningen station
    £301One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:103h10
    Den Haag, Centraal Station
    12:20Groningen, Centraal Station
    £221One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: The Hague to Groningen

Travel to Groningen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from The Hague to Groningen.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between The Hague and Groningen including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from The Hague to Groningen is a train with an average price of £30.

This is compared to other travel options from The Hague to Groningen:

A train is £4 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from The Hague to Groningen costing on average £34.

The fastest way to travel from The Hague to Groningen is by train with an average journey time of 3h 9m.

Other travel options to Groningen take longer:

Coach takes on average 6h 19m.

The The Hague to Groningen distance is approximately 199 km.
The average frequency per day from The Hague to Groningen is:
  • Around 27 trains per day.
  • Around 2 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between The Hague and Groningen as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from The Hague to Groningen:
  • Trains mostly depart from The Hague Centraal and arrive in Groningen station.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Den Haag, Centraal Station and arrive in Groningen, Centraal Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from The Hague to Groningen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with NS Domestic, Arriva NS to go to Groningen by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Groningen by coach.
Yes, there are direct services available from The Hague to Groningen with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with NS Domestic.
  • 2 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from The Hague to Groningen often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Paris, Hamburg, Berlin, Bremen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Groningen and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from The Hague to Groningen, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
In Groningen, you can visit the Vismarkt for fresh produce and local specialities, enjoy the vibrant nightlife with numerous bars and clubs in the city centre, and explore the Northern Maritime Museum to learn about the region's nautical history. Take a bike tour to enjoy the scenic countryside, or attend a performance at the Stadsschouwburg, the city's historic theatre. Don't miss the Martinitoren for panoramic views, the innovative Groninger Museum, a leisurely walk in Noorderplantsoen, or the Renaissance-style Prinsentuin garden. Lastly, explore Forum Groningen, which offers a library, cinema, and rooftop terrace.
Two to three days is usually enough to explore Groningen's main attractions, including its museums, historic buildings, and vibrant city centre.

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