There are 3 ways to get from Velbert 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 Velbert Neviges Markt/Bahnhof to Oberhausen Hbf
- Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem CentraalIce
- Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolle
- Take the train from Zwolle to Groningen
4h 24m€60–137Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Essen central train station to Groningen central station027
6h 19m€25–50Drive 252.9 km
- Drive from Velbert to Groningen252.9 km
2h 34m€45–65
Velbert to Groningen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Velbert to Groningen is to bus which costs €24 - €50 and takes 6h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Velbert to Groningen is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs €45 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Velbert to Groningen station. However, there are services departing from Velbert ZOB and arriving at Groningen central station via Essen central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Velbert to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Velbert Neviges Markt/Bahnhof and arriving at Groningen via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Velbert and Groningen is 313 km. The road distance is 252.9 km.
The best way to get from Velbert to Groningen without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs €60 - €140.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Velbert to Groningen, including transfers.
Velbert to Groningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.
Velbert to Groningen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Velbert Neviges Markt/Bahnhof station.
The best way to get from Velbert to Groningen is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs €60 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €50 and takes 6h 19m.
What companies run services between Velbert, Germany and Groningen, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Velbert Neviges Markt/Bahnhof to Groningen via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, and Zwolle in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Groningen central station 6 times a week. Tickets cost €22–45 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Velbert Neviges Markt/Bahnhof to Oberhausen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–50
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €15–23
- 1st Class
- €29–50
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Zwolle to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €17–55
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €17–26
- 1st Class
- €30–55
- Phone
- 069 450099650
- Kundenservice-Linie10@vias-online.de
- Website
- vias-online.de
Train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Schedules at
- vias-online.de
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–50
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Zwolle to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–25
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl
- 2nd Class
- €22–25
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Essen central train station to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Velbert to Groningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Groningen central station.
Velbert to Groningen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Oberhausen Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Velbert to Groningen is 253 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Velbert to Groningen.
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