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 - €120 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 24m 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, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Groningen via Köln Hbf, Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

How far is it from Mainz to Groningen?

The distance between Mainz and Groningen is 522 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 which takes 6h 50m and costs €75 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m 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, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Mainz to Groningen?

The best way to get from Mainz to Groningen is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs €75 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €120 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 Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Groningen?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Groningen is 466 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m 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 461+ 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
best
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78 / ...
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
4. Take the train from Zwolle to Groningentrain
6h 50m
€78–252
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Dortmund central bus stationbus N07 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Groningen central stationbus 027
9h 50m
€42–113
Drive 466.4 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Groningencar 466.4 km
4h 24m
€82–119
Fly to Bremen Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane FRA - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)train
3. Take the bus from Leer to Groningen, Hoofdstationbus
6h 9m
€145–396
Train via Dortmund
1. Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Enschedetrain
3. Take the train from Enschede to Zwolletrain
4. Take the train from Zwolle to Groningentrain
8h 27m
€83–199
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane FRA - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Groningentrain
6h 26m
€147–382
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
4. Take the train from Zwolle to Groningentrain
6h 43m
€147–309

Mainz to Groningen by train

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Distance: 522 km
Duration: 6h 50m

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

You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Groningen via Köln Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, and Zwolle in around 6h 50m. 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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