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Trip Overview

The average bus between Papenburg (Ems) and Groningen takes 4h 31m and the fastest bus takes 1h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Papenburg (Ems) to Groningen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 31m
Duration
100 km
Distance
€36
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Papenburg (Ems) to Groningen bus times

Buses run twice daily between Papenburg (Ems) and Groningen. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Papenburg (Ems) is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Groningen at 9:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Jacobs ReisedienstFlixBus2h 55m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Jacobs ReisedienstFlixBus2h 55m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Jacobs ReisedienstFlixBus2h 40m • 1 change
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    Jacobs ReisedienstFlixBus2h 55m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Jacobs ReisedienstFlixBus12h 40m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Jacobs ReisedienstFlixBus1h 55m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Jacobs ReisedienstFlixBus12h 40m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Jacobs ReisedienstFlixBus2h 40m • 1 change
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    Jacobs ReisedienstFlixBus2h 55m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Jacobs ReisedienstFlixBus2h 40m • 1 change
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    Jacobs ReisedienstFlixBus2h 55m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Papenburg (Ems) to Groningen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Papenburg (Ems) to Groningen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 100.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Papenburg (Ems), Germany and Groningen, Netherlands?

You can take a bus from Papenburg, Bahnhof to Groningen central station via Leer ZOB in around 2h 41m.

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