What is the cheapest way to get from Gronau to Alphen aan den Rijn?

The cheapest way to get from Gronau to Alphen aan den Rijn is to bus which costs €23 - €40 and takes 4h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gronau to Alphen aan den Rijn?

The fastest way to get from Gronau to Alphen aan den Rijn is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct train between Gronau and Alphen aan den Rijn?

No, there is no direct train from Gronau to Alphen aan den Rijn. However, there are services departing from Gronau, Bahnhof and arriving at Alphen a/d Rijn via Enschede and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Gronau to Alphen aan den Rijn?

The distance between Gronau and Alphen aan den Rijn is 183 km. The road distance is 187.9 km.

How do I travel from Gronau to Alphen aan den Rijn without a car?

The best way to get from Gronau to Alphen aan den Rijn without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs €35 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Gronau to Alphen aan den Rijn?

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Gronau to Alphen aan den Rijn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gronau to Alphen aan den Rijn train from?

Gronau to Alphen aan den Rijn train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Enschede station.

Train or bus from Gronau to Alphen aan den Rijn?

The best way to get from Gronau to Alphen aan den Rijn is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs €35 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 4h 52m.

Where does the Gronau to Alphen aan den Rijn train arrive?

Gronau to Alphen aan den Rijn train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Gronau to Alphen aan den Rijn?

Yes, the driving distance between Gronau to Alphen aan den Rijn is 188 km. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Gronau to Alphen aan den Rijn.

Where can I stay near Alphen aan den Rijn?

There are 1129+ hotels available in Alphen aan den Rijn.

Gronau to Alphen aan den Rijn - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Gronau to Alphen aan den Rijn by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Enschede to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity
2h 50m
€36–102
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Enschede to Amsterdam Schiphol Airportbus N1367
4h 52m
€23–37
Drive 187.9 km
1. Drive from Gronau to Alphen aan den Rijncar 187.9 km
2h 11m
€33–48

Gronau to Alphen aan den Rijn by train

253Weekly Trains

2h 50mAverage Duration

€36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 183.4 km
Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Gronau, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany and Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Enschede to Utrecht Centraal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €23–75 and the journey takes 1h 38m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Enschede to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport once daily. Tickets cost €11–20 and the journey takes 3h.

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