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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Groningen is to bus which costs €24 - €45 and takes 6h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Groningen is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Kiel and Groningen?

No, there is no direct bus from Kiel station to Groningen station. However, there are services departing from Kiel central bus station and arriving at Groningen central station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Kiel and Groningen?

No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Groningen via Hamburg Hbf, Bremen Hbf, Leer and Bad Nieuweschans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Kiel to Groningen?

The distance between Kiel and Groningen is 396 km. The road distance is 381.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiel to Groningen without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs €80 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Kiel to Groningen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Groningen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kiel to Groningen train from?

Kiel to Groningen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.

Train or bus from Kiel to Groningen?

The best way to get from Kiel to Groningen is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs €80 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €45 and takes 6h 15m.

Where does the Kiel to Groningen bus arrive?

Kiel to Groningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Kiel to Groningen train arrive?

Kiel to Groningen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Kiel to Groningen?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Groningen is 382 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Kiel to Groningen.

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

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

Where can I stay near Groningen?

There are 462+ hotels available in Groningen.

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

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

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 Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)train 56 / ...
4. Take the train from Bad Nieuweschans to Groningentrain
6h 5m
€80–142
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus 050 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Groningen central stationbus N75 / ...
6h 15m
€24–45
Drive 381.8 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Groningencar 381.8 km
3h 25m
€67–97
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re70 / ...
2. Take the bus from HAMBURG, ZOB, Adenauerallee 74 to Groningen, Central Stationbus
7h 33m
€44–74

Kiel to Groningen by train

142Weekly Trains

6h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 396.5 km
Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Groningen via Hamburg Hbf, Bremen Hbf, Leer, and Bad Nieuweschans in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Groningen central station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 6h 15m.

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