There are 4 ways to get from Paderborn to Groningen by train, bus, or car
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- Take the train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain
- Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Leer(Ostfriesl)train 35
- Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningentrain
5h 29m€51–86Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Paderborn to Münster bus stopbus N69
- Take the bus from Münster bus stop to Groningen central stationbus FlixBus 027
6h 15m€27–40Drive 269.2 km
- Drive from Paderborn to Groningencar 269.2 km
2h 37m€55–80Train, bus
- Take the train from Paderborn-Kasseler Tor to Bielefeld Hbftrain
- Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Bad Bentheimtrain
- Take the train from Bad Bentheim to Coevordentrain Rb
- Take the bus from Emmen, Station to Groningen, Hoofdstation uitstaphalte NZbus 300
6h 33m€146–243
Paderborn to Groningen by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Paderborn to Groningen is to bus which costs €26 - €45 and takes 6h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Paderborn to Groningen is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs €55 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Paderborn to Groningen station. However, there are services departing from Paderborn and arriving at Groningen central station via Münster bus stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Paderborn to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Groningen via Münster Hauptbahnhof and Leer(Ostfriesl). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Paderborn and Groningen is 332 km. The road distance is 269.2 km.
The best way to get from Paderborn to Groningen without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs €50 - €90.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Paderborn to Groningen, including transfers.
Paderborn to Groningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paderborn station.
Paderborn to Groningen train services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Paderborn to Groningen is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs €50 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €45 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Paderborn, Germany and Groningen, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to Groningen via Münster Hauptbahnhof and Leer(Ostfriesl) in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paderborn to Groningen central station via Münster bus stop in around 6h 15m.
- Phone
- 0180 6 9 27 37 27
- info@eurobahn.de
- Website
- Eurobahn
Train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to Münster Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Website
- Eurobahn
Train from Bielefeld Hbf to Bad Bentheim
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Eurobahn
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Leer(Ostfriesl)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- 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
- €7–14
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- 01806 / 600161
- dialog@nordwestbahn.de
- Website
- NordWestBahn
Train from Paderborn-Kasseler Tor to Bielefeld Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29
- Website
- NordWestBahn
- Phone
- +49 5921 80330
- info@bentheimer-eisenbahn.de
- Website
- Bentheimer Eisenbahn AG
Train from Bad Bentheim to Coevorden
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–160
- Schedules at
- Bentheimer Eisenbahn AG
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paderborn to Münster bus stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Münster bus stop to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–26
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +31 900 0155
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
Bus from Emmen, Station to Groningen, Hoofdstation uitstaphalte NZ
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–13
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
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Booking & Getting There
Paderborn to Groningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Münster bus stop station.
Paderborn to Groningen train services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Münster Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paderborn to Groningen is 269 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Paderborn to Groningen.
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