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Trip Overview

The bus between Groningen and Essen takes 4h 50m. The bus runs, on average, 3 times per week from Groningen to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 50m
Duration
297 km
Distance
€30
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Groningen to Essen bus times

Buses run 3 times a week between Groningen and Essen. The service departs Groningen at 7:30 AM in the morning, which arrives into Essen at 12:20:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 50m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 50m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 4h 50m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Groningen to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Groningen to Essen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 296.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Groningen, Netherlands and Essen, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from Groningen central station to Essen central train station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €26–40 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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