There are 3 ways to get from Leipzig to Groningen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)train 56
- Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningentrain 20105 / ...
6h 53m€95–192Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Bremen Fernbusterminalbus N881 / ...
- Take the bus from Bremen Fernbusterminal to Groningen central stationbus N75 / ...
9h 15m€48–76Drive 539 km
- Drive from Leipzig to Groningencar 539 km
4h 34m€99–143
Leipzig to Groningen by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Groningen is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 9h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Groningen is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs €95 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Leipzig station to Groningen station. However, there are services departing from Leipzig central train station and arriving at Groningen central station via Bremen Fernbusterminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at Groningen via Leer(Ostfriesl). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
The distance between Leipzig and Groningen is 549 km. The road distance is 539 km.
The best way to get from Leipzig to Groningen without a car is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs €95 - €200.
It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Leipzig to Groningen, including transfers.
Leipzig to Groningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leipzig central train station.
Leipzig to Groningen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.
The best way to get from Leipzig to Groningen is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs €95 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 9h 15m.
What companies run services between Leipzig, Germany and Groningen, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Groningen via Leer(Ostfriesl) in around 6h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leipzig central train station to Groningen central station via Bremen Fernbusterminal in around 9h 15m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €85–180
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–15
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leipzig central train station to Bremen Fernbusterminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bremen Fernbusterminal to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bremen Fernbusterminal to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Leipzig to Groningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bremen Fernbusterminal station.
Leipzig to Groningen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leer(Ostfriesl) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Groningen is 539 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Leipzig to Groningen.
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