What is the cheapest way to get from Bochum to Groningen?

The cheapest way to get from Bochum to Groningen is to bus which costs €22 - €60 and takes 5h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bochum to Groningen?

The fastest way to get from Bochum to Groningen is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct train between Bochum and Groningen?

No, there is no direct train from Bochum to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Bochum Hbf and arriving at Groningen via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

How far is it from Bochum to Groningen?

The distance between Bochum and Groningen is 303 km. The road distance is 240 km.

How do I travel from Bochum to Groningen without a car?

The best way to get from Bochum to Groningen without a car is to train via Arnhem which takes 4h 13m and costs €55 - €140.

How long does it take to get from Bochum to Groningen?

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Bochum to Groningen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bochum to Groningen train from?

Bochum to Groningen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Bochum to Groningen?

The best way to get from Bochum to Groningen is to train via Arnhem which takes 4h 13m and costs €55 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €60 and takes 5h 6m.

Where does the Bochum to Groningen train arrive?

Bochum to Groningen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Bochum to Groningen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bochum to Groningen is 240 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Bochum to Groningen.

Where can I stay near Groningen?

There are 455+ hotels available in Groningen.

Bochum to Groningen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Bochum 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 via Arnhem
best
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem CentraalIce
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolle
3. Take the train from Zwolle to Groningen
4h 13m
€58–134
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Groningen central station027
5h 6m
€22–58
Drive 240 km
1. Drive from Bochum to Groningen240 km
2h 31m
€43–62
Train
1. Take the train from HER Wanne-Eickel Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)35
2. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to GroningenRe
5h 28m
€60–92
Train via Enschede
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Enschede
2. Take the train from Enschede to Zwolle
3. Take the train from Zwolle to Groningen
5h 28m
€52–115

Bochum to Groningen by train

247Weekly Trains

4h 13mAverage Duration

€58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 303 km
Duration: 4h 13m

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

You can take a train from Bochum Hbf to Groningen via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, and Zwolle in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Groningen central station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €19–40 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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