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

The cheapest way to get from Groningen to Essen is to bus which costs €26 - €55 and takes 4h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Groningen to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Groningen and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Groningen central station station and arriving at Essen central train station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Groningen and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Essen. However, there are services departing from Groningen and arriving at Essen Hbf via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

How far is it from Groningen to Essen?

The distance between Groningen and Essen is 287 km. The road distance is 233.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Groningen to Essen without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs €55 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Groningen to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Groningen to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Groningen to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Groningen to Essen?

The best way to get from Groningen to Essen is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs €55 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €55 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Groningen to Essen bus arrive?

Groningen to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Groningen to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Groningen to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Groningen to Essen is 233 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Groningen to Essen.

How do I get a bus ticket from Groningen to Essen?

Book your Groningen to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2599+ hotels available in Essen.

Groningen to Essen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Groningen to Zwolle
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraal
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf78 / ...
3h 52m
€56–142
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Essen central train station027
4h 50m
€26–55
Drive 233.2 km
1. Drive from Groningen to Essen233.2 km
2h 21m
€41–59
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)AMS - DUS
4h 31m
€144–430

Groningen to Essen by train

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Distance: 287 km
Duration: 3h 52m

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

You can take a train from Groningen to Essen Hbf via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal, and Oberhausen Hbf in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Groningen central station to Essen central train station 3 times a week. Tickets cost €26–55 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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