There are 4 ways to get from Ahlen to Groningen by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Leer(Ostfriesl)train 35
- Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningentrain 20105 / ...
4h 47m€41–86Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Münster bus stop to Groningen central stationbus FlixBus 027
5h 41m€25–39Drive 218.2 km
- Drive from Ahlen to Groningencar 218.2 km
2h 30m€41–58Train via Zwolle
- Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Enschedetrain
- Take the train from Enschede to Zwolletrain
- Take the train from Zwolle to Groningentrain
5h 56m€44–99
Ahlen to Groningen by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ahlen to Groningen is to bus which costs €25 - €40 and takes 5h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Ahlen to Groningen is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Ahlen to Groningen station. However, there are services departing from Ahlen, Bahnhof and arriving at Groningen central station via Vorhelm, Pelmke and Münster bus stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Ahlen to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Drensteinfurt and arriving at Groningen via Münster Hauptbahnhof and Leer(Ostfriesl). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Ahlen and Groningen is 254 km. The road distance is 218.2 km.
The best way to get from Ahlen to Groningen without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs €40 - €90.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Ahlen to Groningen, including transfers.
Ahlen to Groningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Münster bus stop station.
Ahlen to Groningen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Münster Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Ahlen to Groningen is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs €40 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €40 and takes 5h 41m.
What companies run services between Ahlen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany and Groningen, Netherlands?
You can take a bus from Ahlen, Rathaus to Groningen via Drensteinfurt, Bahnhof, Drensteinfurt, Münster Hauptbahnhof, and Leer(Ostfriesl) in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Münster bus stop to Groningen central station 3 times a week. Tickets cost €16–25 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Leer(Ostfriesl)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–15
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Zwolle to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Enschede
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Enschede to Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–17
- Website
- Blauwnet
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- Arriva NL
Train from Zwolle to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- €16–24
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Münster bus stop to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Ahlen to Groningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Groningen central station.
Ahlen to Groningen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leer(Ostfriesl) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ahlen to Groningen is 218 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Ahlen to Groningen.
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