There are 5 ways to get from Germany to Groningen by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Enschede
best- Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Hengelotrain Ice
- Take the train from Hengelo to Zwolletrain
- Take the train from Zwolle to Groningentrain
7h 10m€102–328Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Berlin Alexanderplatz to Groningen central stationbus N44
9h€30–85Drive 565.4 km
- Drive from Berlin to Groningencar 565.4 km
4h 56m€100–144Fly, train
- Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Groningentrain
5h 16m€138–412Train
- Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)train 56
- Take the train from Bad Nieuweschans to Groningentrain Sneltrein RE6 / ...
8h 43m€73–173
Germany to Groningen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Germany to Groningen is to bus which costs €30 - €85 and takes 9h.
The fastest way to get from Germany to Groningen is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs €95 - €150.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Berlin Alexanderplatz and arriving at Groningen central station station. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h.
No, there is no direct train from Germany to Groningen. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf and arriving at Groningen via Berlin Hbf, Hengelo and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between Germany and Groningen is 646 km. The road distance is 565.4 km.
The best way to get from Germany to Groningen without a car is to train via Enschede which takes 7h 10m and costs €100 - €330.
It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Germany to Groningen, including transfers.
Germany to Groningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin Alexanderplatz station.
Germany to Groningen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Berlin Hbf station.
The best way to get from Germany to Groningen is to train via Enschede which takes 7h 10m and costs €100 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €85 and takes 9h.
What companies run services between Germany and Groningen, Netherlands?
You can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Groningen via Berlin Hbf, Hengelo, and Zwolle in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin Alexanderplatz to Groningen central station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €30–85 and the journey takes 9h.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Düsseldorf International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–260
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Berlin Hbf to Hengelo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–250
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €70–110
- 1st Class
- €150–250
Train from Zwolle to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €17–55
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €17–26
- 1st Class
- €30–55
Train from Schiphol Airport to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–120
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €30–50
- 1st Class
- €65–120
- Phone
- 0900-9292
- Website
- blauwnet.nl
Train from Hengelo to Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–15
- Website
- Blauwnet
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Zwolle to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–25
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €22–25
Train from Schiphol Airport to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €45–50
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €45–50
Train from Bad Nieuweschans to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–12
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €10–12
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Berlin Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–140
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Berlin Alexanderplatz to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–85
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Germany to Groningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Groningen central station.
Germany to Groningen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Hengelo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Germany to Groningen is 565 km. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Germany to Groningen.
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