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 €35 - €70 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 - €120.

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 Hbf and arriving at Groningen via Düsseldorf Hbf, Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

How far is it from Mainz to Groningen?

The distance between Mainz and Groningen is 519 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 Arnhem which takes 6h 14m and costs €85 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 14m 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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mainz Hbf station.

Train or bus from Mainz to Groningen?

The best way to get from Mainz to Groningen is to train via Arnhem which takes 6h 14m and costs €85 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Duesseldorf Hbf 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 462+ hotels available in Groningen.

Mainz to Groningen - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 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 Arnhem
best
1. Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Duesseldorf HbfIce / ...
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Arnhem CentraalIce
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolle
4. Take the train from Zwolle to Groningen
6h 14m
€89–252
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
€38–70
Drive 466.4 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Groningen466.4 km
4h 21m
€82–119
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 32m
€156–355
Train
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Andernach Bahnhof
2. Take the train from Andernach Bahnhof to Leer(Ostfriesl)35
3. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to GroningenRe
8h 55m
€98–147
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
€147–372
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 35m
€147–309

Mainz to Groningen by train

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6h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 519.2 km
Duration: 6h 14m

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

You can take a train from Mainz Hbf to Groningen via Düsseldorf Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, and Zwolle in around 6h 14m. 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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