What is the cheapest way to get from Castrop-Rauxel to Groningen?

The cheapest way to get from Castrop-Rauxel to Groningen is to bus which costs €19 - €70 and takes 5h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Castrop-Rauxel to Groningen?

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

Is there a direct bus between Castrop-Rauxel and Groningen?

No, there is no direct bus from Castrop-Rauxel to Groningen station. However, there are services departing from Castrop Betriebshof and arriving at Groningen central station via Dortmund Kirchlinde Zentrum and Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Castrop-Rauxel and Groningen?

No, there is no direct train from Castrop-Rauxel to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Castrop-Rauxel Hbf and arriving at Groningen via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

How far is it from Castrop-Rauxel to Groningen?

The distance between Castrop-Rauxel and Groningen is 305 km. The road distance is 235.9 km.

How do I travel from Castrop-Rauxel to Groningen without a car?

The best way to get from Castrop-Rauxel to Groningen without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs €55 - €140.

How long does it take to get from Castrop-Rauxel to Groningen?

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Castrop-Rauxel to Groningen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castrop-Rauxel to Groningen bus from?

Castrop-Rauxel to Groningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dortmund central bus station.

Where do I catch the Castrop-Rauxel to Groningen train from?

Castrop-Rauxel to Groningen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Castrop-Rauxel to Groningen?

The best way to get from Castrop-Rauxel to Groningen is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs €55 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €70 and takes 5h 58m.

Where does the Castrop-Rauxel to Groningen bus arrive?

Castrop-Rauxel to Groningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Groningen central station.

Where does the Castrop-Rauxel to Groningen train arrive?

Castrop-Rauxel to Groningen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Castrop-Rauxel to Groningen?

Yes, the driving distance between Castrop-Rauxel to Groningen is 236 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Castrop-Rauxel to Groningen.

Where can I stay near Groningen?

There are 462+ hotels available in Groningen.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Castrop-Rauxel 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
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78 / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
3. Take the train from Zwolle to Groningentrain
4h 17m
€59–137
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Groningen central stationbus 027
5h 58m
€19–70
Drive 235.9 km
1. Drive from Castrop-Rauxel to Groningencar 235.9 km
2h 31m
€42–61
Train via Enschede
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Enschedetrain
2. Take the train from Enschede to Zwolletrain
3. Take the train from Zwolle to Groningentrain
5h 49m
€56–107
Train #2
1. Take the train from Recklinghausen Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)train 35
2. Take the train from Bad Nieuweschans to Groningentrain Sneltrein RE6 / ...
6h 8m
€61–71

Castrop-Rauxel to Groningen by train

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Distance: 304.6 km
Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Castrop-Rauxel, Germany and Groningen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Castrop-Rauxel Hbf to Groningen via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, and Zwolle in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Groningen central station 3 times a week. Tickets cost €19–70 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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