Groningen Eelde (GRQ): bus 9 leaves you 350 metres short, bus 209 does not
Bus 9 from Groningen Central takes about thirty minutes and stops on the main road, a 350 metre walk from the terminal. At peak times bus 209 runs direct to the building.
- Bus 9 is the standard route, running Groningen to Eelde several times an hour from Groningen Central station.
- It takes about 30 minutes and stops at "Eelde Airport" on Burgemeester J.G. Legroweg.
- That stop is about 350 m from the terminal. Allow for the walk with luggage.
- At peak times bus 209 runs direct from Groningen via Eelde and stops right in front of the terminal. It is the fastest option, aimed at commuters and early flights.
- From Assen, take line 50 towards Groningen and get off at De Punt, then change to bus 9 towards Eelde Airport.
- De Punt is about 0.5 km from the airport, roughly a 10 minute walk, so you can skip the change and walk.
- Pay with an OV-chipkaart, a debit or credit card, or buy a ticket on the bus.
- The buses take hand luggage and small suitcases. Large cases are not what these vehicles are built for.
- Check 9292.nl for departures. The airport says the timetable varies by season and day of week.
- Plan ahead for an early or late flight, which the airport itself flags as the case where the bus may not work.
From Groningen
- Take bus line 9, Groningen to Eelde, from Groningen Central station. It runs several times an hour and stops at various points across the city on the way out.
- The ride is about 30 minutes, ending at the stop called "Eelde Airport" on Burgemeester J.G. Legroweg.
- From that stop it is about 350 m to the terminal.
- At peak times there is a better option. Bus 209 runs directly from Groningen via Eelde and stops right in front of the terminal. The airport describes it as the fastest choice during the busy morning and afternoon periods.
From Assen
- Take line 50 towards Groningen and get off at De Punt.
- Change there to line 9 towards Eelde Airport.
- Or walk. De Punt is about half a kilometre from the airport, roughly ten minutes on foot.
Practical points
- Tickets: use an OV-chipkaart, pay by debit or credit card, or buy on the bus.
- Luggage: these are ordinary regional buses. The airport says they suit hand luggage and small suitcases.
- Timetables shift by season and by day of the week. The airport points you at 9292.nl rather than publishing a fixed timetable, which is a sign that it does.
- For an early or late flight, check before you commit to the bus. The airport flags this itself.
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