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How to get fromPaderborn to Groningenby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Paderborn to Groningen by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Hamm

    best
    1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Hamm(Westf)Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Leer(Ostfriesl)train train 35
    3. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningentrain train
    5h 11m
    €52–112

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Paderborn to Münster bus stopbus bus N69
    2. Take the bus from Münster bus stop to Groningen central stationbus bus FlixBus 027
    6h 15m
    €25–37

  3. Drive  269.2 km

    1. Drive from Paderborn to Groningencar car 269.2 km
    2h 37m
    €50–72

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain train
    2. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Leer(Ostfriesl)train train 35
    3. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningentrain train
    5h 28m
    €55–97

  5. Train via Zwolle

    1. Take the train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain train
    2. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Enschedetrain train
    3. Take the train from Enschede to Zwolletrain train
    4. Take the train from Zwolle to Groningentrain train
    6h 3m
    €50–75

Paderborn to Groningen by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket€52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 332.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 11m

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

You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Groningen via Hamm(Westf)Hbf, Münster Hauptbahnhof, and Leer(Ostfriesl) in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paderborn to Groningen central station via Münster bus stop in around 6h 15m.

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