What is the cheapest way to get from Groningen to Elst?

The cheapest way to get from Groningen to Elst is to bus which costs €22 - €60 and takes 4h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Groningen to Elst?

The fastest way to get from Groningen to Elst is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Groningen and Elst?

No, there is no direct bus from Groningen station to Elst. However, there are services departing from Groningen central station and arriving at Elst, Dorpsstraat via Enschede and Arnhem, Centraal Station [ J ]. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Groningen and Elst?

No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Elst. However, there are services departing from Groningen and arriving at Elst via Zwolle and Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.

How far is it from Groningen to Elst?

The distance between Groningen and Elst is 189 km. The road distance is 172.1 km.

How do I travel from Groningen to Elst without a car?

The best way to get from Groningen to Elst without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs €35 - €80.

How long does it take to get from Groningen to Elst?

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Groningen to Elst, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Groningen to Elst bus from?

Groningen to Elst bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Groningen central station.

Where do I catch the Groningen to Elst train from?

Groningen to Elst train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.

Train or bus from Groningen to Elst?

The best way to get from Groningen to Elst is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs €35 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €60 and takes 4h 38m.

Where does the Groningen to Elst bus arrive?

Groningen to Elst bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Enschede station.

Where does the Groningen to Elst train arrive?

Groningen to Elst train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Zwolle station.

Can I drive from Groningen to Elst?

Yes, the driving distance between Groningen to Elst is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Groningen to Elst.

Where can I stay near Elst?

There are 898+ hotels available in Elst.

Groningen to Elst - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 302 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Groningen to Elst by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Groningen to Zwolletrain Sprinter / ...
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain Intercity
2h 41m
€38–79
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Enschedebus 027
2. Take the bus from Enschede to Arnhem Central Stationbus N367 / ...
4h 38m
€22–55
Train, bus, line 302 bus
1. Take the train from Groningen to Zwolletrain
2. Take the bus from Zwolle, Station to Apeldoorn, Stationbus 201 / ...
3. Take the bus from Apeldoorn, Station [ G ] to Arnhem, Centraal Stationbus 302 / ...
3h 42m
Drive 172.1 km
1. Drive from Groningen to Elstcar 172.1 km
2h 16m
€31–44

Groningen to Elst by train

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2h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 188.9 km
Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Groningen, Netherlands and Elst, Gelderland, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Groningen to Elst via Zwolle and Arnhem Centraal in around 2h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Groningen central station to Elst, Dorpsstraat via Enschede, Arnhem Central Station, and Arnhem, Centraal Station [ J ] in around 4h 38m.

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