What is the cheapest way to get from Calais to Groningen?

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Groningen is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 8h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Calais to Groningen?

The fastest way to get from Calais to Groningen is to drive which takes 5h 25m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Calais and Groningen?

No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Groningen station. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Groningen central station via Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Groningen?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Groningen via Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Rotterdam Centraal and Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

How far is it from Calais to Groningen?

The distance between Calais and Groningen is 591 km. The road distance is 513.4 km.

How do I travel from Calais to Groningen without a car?

The best way to get from Calais to Groningen without a car is to train via Rotterdam which takes 6h 21m and costs €110 - €230.

How long does it take to get from Calais to Groningen?

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Calais to Groningen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Groningen bus from?

Calais to Groningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calais station.

Where do I catch the Calais to Groningen train from?

Calais to Groningen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Calais Ville station.

Train or bus from Calais to Groningen?

The best way to get from Calais to Groningen is to train via Rotterdam which takes 6h 21m and costs €110 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Calais to Groningen bus arrive?

Calais to Groningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Calais to Groningen train arrive?

Calais to Groningen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lille Europe station.

Can I drive from Calais to Groningen?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Groningen is 513 km. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Calais to Groningen.

How do I get a train ticket from Calais to Groningen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Calais to Groningen?

Book your Calais to Groningen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Groningen?

There are 475+ hotels available in Groningen.

Calais to Groningen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Calais to Groningen by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train via Rotterdam
best
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Europetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Gouda to Groningentrain
6h 21m
€111–230
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N814 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central stationbus N1399 / ...
8h 45m
€46–80
Drive 513.4 km
1. Drive from Calais to Groningencar 513.4 km
5h 25m
€92–133
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Europetrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain
6h 47m
€190–470
Train
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Centraltrain Ter
3. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain
8h 34m
€81–164
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ic
3. Take the bus from Antwerp - Berchem to Groningenbus
10h 19m
€70–134

Calais to Groningen by train

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6h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 591.2 km
Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Calais, France and Groningen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Groningen via Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Rotterdam Centraal, and Gouda in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Groningen central station via Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 8h 45m.

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