Transportation
Bikes, buses, trains & OV-pay
Qbuzz & Qlink buses connect the city and campuses
In Groningen the easiest ways to get around are by bike, bus and train. Bikes are best for daily life inside the city; buses and trains are useful for longer trips and travel outside Groningen.
Plan your journey
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All transportPlan door-to-door journeys across buses, trains, trams and other public transport in one place.
Pay for public transport
Dutch public transport works with check-in and check-out. You can travel with an OV-chipkaart, an e-ticket or OVpay.
OVpay
Tap & goCheck in and out with a contactless bank card, credit card or phone. The fastest way for visitors and new arrivals.
How check-in / check-out works
Always check in when boarding and check out when you leave — or you pay extra.
Biking in Groningen
Many students get around by bike. Knowing the local parking rules saves you time and money — the municipality regularly removes unattended bikes.
Bicycle parking rules
In central areas and around stations, bikes must be parked in bicycle bays, racks or parking facilities — with time limits in some zones.
Lost bike service
If your bike was removed by the municipality, you can check the lost bike system and pick it up for a fee.
OV-fiets
Rent at stationsAffordable shared NS bikes you can pick up at most Dutch train stations — handy if you travel and need a bike at your destination.