How far is Utrecht from Groningen?

Utrecht and Groningen are 99 miles (160 km) apart.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Utrecht to Groningen leave from Jaarbusplein Bus Station and arrive at Groningen. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Utrecht to Groningen from $14 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Utrecht to Groningen on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:30pm	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	5h 55m	1:25am	Groningen	Cheapest
	Bus	9:00pm	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	5h 45m	2:45am	Groningen	Fastest

Next departures for Utrecht to Groningen on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:30pm	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	5h 20m	9:50pm	Groningen	Cheapest
Bus	11:25am	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	4h 25m	3:50pm	Groningen	Fastest
Bus	6:20am	Utrecht CS	6h 5m	12:25pm	Groningen	No tags
Bus	7:45am	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	4h 40m	12:25pm	Groningen	No tags
Bus	9:15am	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	5h 50m	3:05pm	Groningen	No tags

Next departures for Utrecht to Groningen on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:45am	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	4h 40m	12:25pm	Groningen	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:30pm	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	5h 20m	9:50pm	Groningen	No tags
Bus	7:30pm	Utrecht Leidsche Rijn	5h 55m	1:25am	Groningen	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Utrecht to Groningen

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Groningen. The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $13, 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$18 - $58	Average Duration5h 45m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$67 - $70	Average Duration2h 14m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$13 - $14	Average Duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Utrecht and Groningen?

Stops in Utrecht

A
Jaarbusplein Bus Station
Jaarbeursplein 19, 3521 AP Utrecht, Netherlands
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B
Utrecht Bus Stop
Griffioenlaan 1, 3526 LD Kanaleneiland, , Netherlands
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C
Utrecht Central Station
Stationshal 12, 3511 CE Utrecht, Netherlands
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D
Croeselaan International Bus Station
Veemarktplein 43, 3521 Utrecht, Netherlands
E
Utrecht Jaarbeursplein
Croeselaan 15, 3521 BJ Utrecht, Netherlands
F
Utrecht Stationsplein Eurolines Bushalte
Stationsplein 57 , 3511 ED Utrecht, Hoog Catharijne, Netherlands

Stops in Groningen

A
Groningen
Stationsweg 1012, 9726 AZ Groningen
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B
Groningen Hoofdstation Bushalte
Stationsplein 2, 9726 AE Groningen, Netherlands
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,391 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

3.5/511,144 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Utrecht to Groningen by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/19

$24

11/20

$24

Today

$32

11/22

$29

11/23

$18

11/24

$15

11/25

$14

11/26

$19

The cheapest trip from Utrecht to Groningen was searched and found on Nov 25, 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 Utrecht to Groningen, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $14 to $32 for a bus ticket from Utrecht to Groningen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $14 which is on 2025-11-25.