There are 4 ways to get from Bielefeld to Groningen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Hengelotrain
- Take the train from Hengelo to Zwolletrain
- Take the train from Zwolle to Groningentrain
4h 40m€49–75Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to Münster bus stopbus N69
- Take the bus from Münster bus stop to Groningen central stationbus FlixBus 027
5h 30m€23–38Drive 233.6 km
- Drive from Bielefeld to Groningencar 233.6 km
2h 21m€42–61Train, bus
- Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Osnabrück Hbftrain
- Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbftrain
- Take the train from Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)train 56
- Take the bus from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningenbus
5h 48m
Bielefeld to Groningen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bielefeld to Groningen is to bus which costs €23 - €40 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Bielefeld to Groningen is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Bielefeld station to Groningen station. However, there are services departing from Bielefeld Brackwede train station and arriving at Groningen central station via Münster bus stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Bielefeld to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Bielefeld Hbf and arriving at Groningen via Hengelo and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Bielefeld and Groningen is 323 km. The road distance is 233.6 km.
The best way to get from Bielefeld to Groningen without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs €45 - €75.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Bielefeld to Groningen, including transfers.
Bielefeld to Groningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bielefeld Brackwede train station.
Bielefeld to Groningen train services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Bielefeld Hbf station.
The best way to get from Bielefeld to Groningen is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs €45 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 5h 30m.
What companies run services between Bielefeld, Germany and Groningen, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Bielefeld Hbf to Groningen via Hengelo and Zwolle in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to Groningen central station via Münster bus stop in around 5h 30m.
- Phone
- 0180 6 9 27 37 27
- [email protected]
- Website
- eurobahn.de
Train from Bielefeld Hbf to Hengelo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- https://www.eurobahn.de/en/
Train from Bielefeld Hbf to Osnabrück Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.eurobahn.de/en/
- Phone
- 0900-9292
- Website
- blauwnet.nl
Train from Hengelo to Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–15
- Website
- https://blauwnet.nl/
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Zwolle to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–24
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Zwolle to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- Second Class Single
- €16–24
- Phone
- 01806 / 600161
- [email protected]
- Website
- nordwestbahn.de
Train from Bielefeld Hbf to Osnabrück Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–110
- Website
- https://www.nordwestbahn.de/
Train from Osnabrück Hbf to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–180
- Website
- https://www.nordwestbahn.de/
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–45
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to Münster bus stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Münster bus stop to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Bus from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
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More Questions & Answers
Bielefeld to Groningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Münster bus stop station.
Bielefeld to Groningen train services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Hengelo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bielefeld to Groningen is 234 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Bielefeld to Groningen.
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