Cycle to campus
Cycling is the best way to get around Groningen freely. Bikes can be rented from shops around the city; Fietsverhuur Groningen for example is a few minutes' walk from the central station, costing ~€10/day. Make sure to bring gloves!
Workshop · 26–30 October 2026
Getting to Groningen
Practical information on travel, accommodation, and the workshop venue.
How to get to Groningen
The easiest way to get to Groningen is to fly to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS). From there, you can take a direct train to Groningen.
- The journey takes about 2 hours. Trains depart directly from Schiphol Airport train station, located beneath the airport.
- Direct trains to Groningen run every hour except from 00:00 to 7:00 (or 8:00 on the weekends).
- You can purchase your train ticket at the airport (ticket machines) or online, costing ~€33.
- We recommend downloading the free NS app (Dutch Railways), which provides real-time schedules, platform information, and ticket options.
Getting around Groningen
Zernike Campus is north of the city centre, so you will need transport to get to the workshop. Cycling or taking the bus are the easiest options.
Bus to Zernike
The nearest stop to the Feringa Building is Aletta Jacobshal. You can use bus lines 1, 2, 11 and 15 for this stop. Use 9292 for live bus routes and timetable changes.
Paying for the bus
You can check in and out of buses using a contactless debit or credit card, or a mobile device. Use the same card or device when to check out.
Workshop venue
The workshop will be held in the Feringa Building on the University of Groningen's Zernike Campus.
University of Groningen
Feringa Building
Nijenborgh 39747 AG Groningen
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