How far is Groningen from Utrecht?

About 99 miles (160 km) separate Groningen and Utrecht.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Groningen to Utrecht?

Most of the buses traveling from Groningen to Utrecht leave from Groningen Hoofdstation Bushalte and arrive at Jaarbusplein Bus Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Groningen to Utrecht from $14 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Groningen to Utrecht on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:25pm	Groningen	4h 5m	9:30pm	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Groningen to Utrecht on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00am	Groningen	5h 30m	10:30am	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	Cheapest
Bus	5:25pm	Groningen	4h 5m	9:30pm	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	Fastest
Bus	2:35am	Groningen	5h 50m	8:25am	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	No tags

Next departures for Groningen to Utrecht on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:55pm	Groningen	7h 35m	1:30am	Utrecht CS	Cheapest
Bus	5:00am	Groningen	5h 30m	10:30am	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	Fastest
Bus	2:35am	Groningen	5h 50m	8:25am	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	No tags
Bus	9:15am	Groningen	7h 50m	5:05pm	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	No tags
Bus	1:15pm	Groningen	5h 30m	6:45pm	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	No tags

Next departures for Groningen to Utrecht on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:15pm	Groningen	5h 30m	6:45pm	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	Cheapest
Bus	5:25pm	Groningen	4h 5m	9:30pm	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	Fastest
Bus	2:35am	Groningen	5h 50m	8:25am	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	No tags
Bus	5:00am	Groningen	5h 30m	10:30am	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	No tags

Next departures for Groningen to Utrecht on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:25pm	Groningen	4h 5m	9:30pm	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:35am	Groningen	5h 50m	8:25am	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	No tags
Bus	5:00am	Groningen	5h 30m	10:30am	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	No tags
Bus	1:15pm	Groningen	5h 30m	6:45pm	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	No tags

Next departures for Groningen to Utrecht on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:00am	Groningen	5h 30m	10:30am	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	Cheapest
	Bus	5:25pm	Groningen	4h 5m	9:30pm	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	Fastest

Next departures for Groningen to Utrecht on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:00am	Groningen	5h 30m	10:30am	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	Cheapest
	Bus	5:25pm	Groningen	4h 5m	9:30pm	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	Fastest

Next departures for Groningen to Utrecht on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:35am	Groningen	5h 50m	8:25am	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	Cheapest
Bus	5:25pm	Groningen	4h 5m	9:30pm	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	Fastest
Bus	5:00am	Groningen	5h 30m	10:30am	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Groningen to Utrecht

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Utrecht. The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 10mAverage Duration

99 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$17 - $51	Average Duration5h 30m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$67 - $71	Average Duration2h 12m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$14 - $19	Average Duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,372 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,138 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

NL bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Groningen and Utrecht?

Stops in Groningen

A - Groningen Hoofdstation Bushalte

B - Groningen

Stops in Utrecht

A - Jaarbusplein Bus Station

B - Utrecht Bus Stop

C - Utrecht Central Station

D - Croeselaan International Bus Station

E - Utrecht Jaarbeursplein

F - Utrecht Stationsplein Eurolines Bushalte

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Groningen to Utrecht by bus

How far is Groningen from Utrecht?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Groningen to Utrecht?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/17

$15

11/18

$14

Today

$30

11/20

$27

11/21

$33

11/22

$31

11/23

$37

11/24

$23

The cheapest trip from Groningen to Utrecht was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $14

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Groningen to Utrecht, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $14 to $53 for a bus ticket from Groningen to Utrecht based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $23 which is on 2025-11-24.