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How to get fromGroningen to Paderbornby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Groningen to Paderborn by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Rheine

    best
    1. Take the train from Groningen to Zwolletrain train
    2. Take the train from Zwolle to Hengelotrain train
    3. Take the train from Hengelo to Rheinetrain train Re / ...
    4. Take the train from Rheine to Hamm(Westf)Hbftrain train Re
    5. Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Paderborn Hbftrain train Re
    4h 59m
    €51–204

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Münster bus stopbus bus FlixBus 027
    2. Take the bus from Münster bus stop to Paderbornbus bus N69
    6h 15m
    €26–43

  3. Drive 269.4 km

    1. Drive from Groningen to Paderborncar car 269.4 km
    2h 38m
    €48–69

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Groningen to Zwolletrain train
    2. Take the train from Zwolle to Enschedetrain train
    3. Take the train from Enschede to Muenster(Westf)Hbftrain train Re
    4. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhoftrain train
    5h 49m
    €52–96

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Leerbus bus 401
    2. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain train 35
    3. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhoftrain train
    5h 50m
    €60–166

Groningen to Paderborn by train

Calendar200Weekly Trains
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket€51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 361.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a train from Groningen to Paderborn Hbf via Zwolle, Hengelo, Rheine, and Hamm(Westf)Hbf in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Groningen central station to Paderborn via Münster bus stop in around 6h 15m.

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