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How to get fromEssen to Groningenby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Essen to Groningen by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain train 43N / ...
    2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain train
    3. Take the train from Zwolle to Groningentrain train
    4h 2m
    €32–175

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Groningen central stationbus bus FlixBus 027
    4h 45m
    €24–40

  3. Drive 234.7 km

    1. Drive from Essen to Groningencar car 234.7 km
    2h 20m
    €42–60

Essen to Groningen by train

Calendar244Weekly Trains
Duration4h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket€32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 287.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 2m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Groningen via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, and Zwolle in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Groningen central station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €24–40 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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