About Groningen
Located in the north of the Netherlands, Groningen is a city that is quite advanced in the areas of road, rail, and industry. The city has quickly progressed in the apparel industry, chemistry institutes, and food industry. Groningen experiences warm summers and cold winters. The city has a temperate climate and receives regular rainfall throughout the year. Groningen is covered in large forests and green areas and has many natural wonders.
Among the city’s unique attractions are the Groningen Central Railway Station, Synagogue, the Martinikerk (Martin’s Church), Groninger Museum, and Prinsenhof Gardens. Every year many visitors regularly travel to Groningen. The University of Groningen has a significant exchange program, bringing together many students from different countries. Among the region’s most interesting flavors are the appetizers prepared from and served with a variety of cheeses and main dishes made from chicken or pork. The most popular dessert would be the highly recommended ice cream, which comes in a variety of flavors. There are delicious seafood restaurants in the city center. The Groningen Airport Eelde is an important transportation network providing access to the city.
Transportation to Groningen City Center from Airport
Groningen Eelde Airport
Taxi and car rental companies can help you to get to the city center 15 kilometers away from Groningen Airport as soon as possible and comfortably. Apart from this, the distance between the airport and the city center is short, so the express buses, which are the only public transportation means, also provide transportation services at reasonable prices.
Bus
The most practical way to reach the city center of Groningen from the airport is to use the Qbuzz buses. There are express buses to Groningen city center and other parts of the city departing from the bus stops outside the airport terminal building. If you go take bus number 2, named Qbuzz, you can go to the Groningen railway station in the city, Grote Markt and Groningen Noord. The stops on the bus line, the Qbuzz 100 are Groningen Airport, Groningen railway station, Grote Markt, UMCG and Damsterdiep.
Taxi
The city taxis waiting at the Groningen Airport terminal provides transportation to the city center in 20 minutes. You can get service at fixed price tariffs if you prefer taxi companies affiliated with the airport.
Car Rental
The Groningen airport terminal hosts world known the offices of car rental companies such as Avis (+310505271503), Hertz (+310505254536), Europcar (+310505733233) and Sixt (+310235698656). If you follow the A28 motorway at the exit of the airport, you can reach Groningen city center in 20-25 minutes.
