How to get from Groningen to Amsterdam
- 146 km as the crow flies
- 23 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Groningen to Amsterdam: bus. The two cities are about 146 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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146 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €33Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 2hdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €10Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 2h 10mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€33Omio catalogue, Oct 102h · directSee Train details
- Bus€10Omio catalogue, Oct 102h 10m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Groningen to Amsterdam: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Groningen central → Amsterdam Centralbus
FlixBus·2h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Groningen to Amsterdam
FlixBus runs 23 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:00 and the last at 23:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 23 | 00:00 | 23:00 |
| NStrain | 18 | 05:48 | 22:48 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 9 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:00
- 00:35
- 01:00
- 01:35
- 02:35
- 03:00
- 04:00
- 05:00
- 07:15
- 08:15
- 09:15
- 11:00
- 12:00
- 12:30
- 13:30
- 14:30
- 15:30
- 15:55
- 16:30
- 16:55
- 17:30
- 17:55
- 23:00
All departuresNS
- 05:48
- 06:48
- 07:48
- 08:48
- 09:48
- 10:48
- 11:48
- 12:48
- 13:48
- 14:48
- 15:48
- 16:48
- 17:48
- 18:48
- 19:48
- 20:48
- 21:48
- 22:48
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, NS; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Groningen to Amsterdam works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Groningen central to Amsterdam Central, about 2h 10m. In total it's roughly €10 over 2h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Groningen to Amsterdam: common questions
When is the first bus from Groningen to Amsterdam?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:00 and the last at 23:00, from Groningen central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Groningen to Amsterdam?
23 a day with FlixBus, between 00:00 and 23:00.
Which station does the bus from Groningen to Amsterdam leave from?
Groningen central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from Groningen to Amsterdam?
The first train with NS leaves at 05:48 and the last at 22:48, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Groningen to Amsterdam?
18 a day with NS, between 05:48 and 22:48.
How far is Amsterdam from Groningen?
About 146 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Groningen to Amsterdam?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, NS.
What is the cheapest way to get from Groningen to Amsterdam?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026