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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Münster bus stopbus bus FlixBus 027
    2. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhoftrain train Rb89
    4h 56m
    €35–52

  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
    €26–40

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Groningen to Leer(Ostfriesl)train train
    2. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain train 35
    3. Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Paderborn Hbftrain train Re
    4h 56m
    €52–118

  4. Drive  269.4 km

    1. Drive from Groningen to Paderborncar car 269.4 km
    2h 38m
    €50–72

  5. Train via Zwolle

    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
    €51–118

Groningen to Paderborn by bus, foot, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration4h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket€35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 308.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 56m

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

You can take a train from Groningen to Paderborn Hbf via Leer(Ostfriesl), Muenster(Westf)Hbf, and Hamm(Westf)Hbf in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Groningen central station to Paderborn via Münster bus stop in around 6h 15m.

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