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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Groningen is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Groningen is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs €80 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Groningen?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Groningen station. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Groningen central station via Frankfurt central train station and Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Groningen?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Römisches Theater and arriving at Groningen via Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb, Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

How far is it from Mainz to Groningen?

The distance between Mainz and Groningen is 535 km. The road distance is 466.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Groningen without a car is to train via Frankfurt which takes 6h 18m and costs €90 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Mainz to Groningen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Groningen bus from?

Mainz to Groningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt central train station.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Groningen train from?

Mainz to Groningen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb station.

Train or bus from Mainz to Groningen?

The best way to get from Mainz to Groningen is to train via Frankfurt which takes 6h 18m and costs €90 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 50m.

Where does the Mainz to Groningen bus arrive?

Mainz to Groningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus station.

Where does the Mainz to Groningen train arrive?

Mainz to Groningen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Groningen?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Groningen is 466 km. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Mainz to Groningen.

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

Book your Mainz to Groningen bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Groningen?

There are 453+ hotels available in Groningen.

Mainz to Groningen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Mainz to Groningen 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 via Frankfurt
best
1. Take the train from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb to Arnhem CentraalIce
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolle
3. Take the train from Zwolle to Groningen
6h 18m
€92–265
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Dortmund central bus stationN07 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Groningen central station027
9h 50m
€40–73
Drive 466.4 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Groningen466.4 km
4h 21m
€84–121
Fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bremen Airport (BRE)FRA - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)
3. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningen
6h 38m
€157–360
Train
1. Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolle
3. Take the train from Zwolle to Groningen
6h 27m
€88–251
Train via Dortmund
1. Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Dortmund HbfIce / ...
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Enschede
3. Take the train from Enschede to Zwolle
4. Take the train from Zwolle to Groningen
8h 18m
€93–219
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)FRA - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Groningen
6h 26m
€147–392
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)FRA - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolle
4. Take the train from Zwolle to Groningen
6h 31m
€147–299

Mainz to Groningen by train

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6h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 535.4 km
Duration: 6h 18m

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

You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Groningen via Frankfurt, Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb, Arnhem Centraal, and Zwolle in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mainz central train station to Groningen central station via Frankfurt central train station and Dortmund central bus station in around 9h 50m.

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