There are 4 ways to get from Emden to Groningen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)train Ic35 / ...
- Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningentrain 20131 / ...
1h 57m€12–38Train, bus
- Take the train from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)train Ic35 / ...
- Take the bus from Leer to Groningen, Hoofdstationbus 401
2h 12m€18–39Drive 92.3 km
- Drive from Emden to Groningencar 92.3 km
1h 9m€17–24Bus
- Take the bus from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf/ZOB to Leer(Ostfriesl) ZOBbus 621 / ...
- Take the bus from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningenbus 72009 / ...
2h 31m
Emden to Groningen by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Emden to Groningen is to drive which costs €16 - €24 and takes 1h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Emden to Groningen is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs €16 - €24.
No, there is no direct bus from Emden to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf/ZOB and arriving at Groningen via Leer(Ostfriesl). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Emden to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf and arriving at Groningen via Leer(Ostfriesl). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
The distance between Emden and Groningen is 94 km. The road distance is 92.3 km.
The best way to get from Emden to Groningen without a car is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs €11 - €40.
It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Emden to Groningen, including transfers.
Emden to Groningen bus services, operated by Weser-Ems-Bus Betrieb Ostfriesland, depart from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf/ZOB station.
Emden to Groningen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf station.
The best way to get from Emden to Groningen is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs €11 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 31m.
What companies run services between Emden, Germany and Groningen, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf to Groningen via Leer(Ostfriesl) in around 1h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf/ZOB to Groningen via Leer(Ostfriesl) ZOB and Leer(Ostfriesl) in around 2h 31m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–21
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–21
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–16
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- Arriva NL
Train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- €11–17
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- Arriva NL
Bus from Leer to Groningen, Hoofdstation
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- dbregiobus-nord.de
Bus from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf/ZOB to Leer(Ostfriesl) ZOB
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Weser-Ems-Bus Betrieb Ostfriesland
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Bus from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf/ZOB to Leer(Ostfriesl) ZOB
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Bus from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf/ZOB to Leer(Ostfriesl) ZOB
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf/ZOB to Leer(Ostfriesl) ZOB
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Bus from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
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Booking & Getting There
Emden to Groningen bus services, operated by Weser-Ems-Bus Betrieb Ostfriesland, arrive at Leer(Ostfriesl) ZOB station.
Emden to Groningen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leer(Ostfriesl) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Emden to Groningen is 92 km. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Emden to Groningen.
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