There are 4 ways to get from Solingen 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 via Arnhem
best- Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78 / ...
- Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
- Take the train from Zwolle to Groningentrain
4h 31m€32–85Bus
- Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Groningen central stationbus FlixBus 027
8h 44m€33–52Drive 273.5 km
- Drive from Solingen to Groningencar 273.5 km
2h 52m€51–73Train
- Take the train from Wuppertal Hbf to Rheinetrain Re
- Take the train from Rheine, Bahnhof to Leer(Ostfriesl)train 35
- Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningentrain
6h 38m
Solingen to Groningen by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Solingen to Groningen is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Solingen to Groningen is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Solingen to Groningen station. However, there are services departing from Solingen Mühlenplatz and arriving at Groningen central station via Wuppertal Vohwinkel Bf and Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Solingen to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Solingen Mitte and arriving at Groningen via Düsseldorf Hbf, Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Solingen and Groningen is 327 km. The road distance is 273.5 km.
The best way to get from Solingen to Groningen without a car is to train via Arnhem which takes 4h 31m and costs €30 - €85.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Solingen to Groningen, including transfers.
Solingen to Groningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Düsseldorf central bus station.
Solingen to Groningen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Düsseldorf Hbf station.
The best way to get from Solingen to Groningen is to train via Arnhem which takes 4h 31m and costs €30 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 44m.
What companies run services between Solingen, Germany and Groningen, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Solingen Mitte to Groningen via Duesseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, and Zwolle in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Groningen central station 3 times a week. Tickets cost €27–45 and the journey takes 5h 40m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Rheine, Bahnhof to Leer(Ostfriesl)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Solingen to Groningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Groningen central station.
Solingen to Groningen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Solingen to Groningen is 274 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Solingen to Groningen.
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