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How to get fromCologne Bonn Airport to Groningenby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cologne Bonn Airport to Groningen by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain train 78
    2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain train
    3. Take the train from Zwolle to Groningentrain train
    5h 11m
    €40–183

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Groningen central stationbus bus FlixBus 027
    6h 50m
    €30–55

  3. Drive 308.6 km

    1. Drive from Cologne Bonn Airport to Groningencar car 308.6 km
    3h 2m
    €55–79

  4. Train via Düsseldorf

    1. Take the train from Koeln/Bonn Flughafen to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Arnhem Centraaltrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain train
    4. Take the train from Zwolle to Groningentrain train
    5h 51m

Cologne Bonn Airport to Groningen by foot and train

Calendar120Weekly Services
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket€40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 356.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Cologne Bonn Airport, Germany and Groningen, Netherlands?

You can take a vehicle from Cologne Bonn Airport to Groningen via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Köln Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, and Zwolle in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Groningen central station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 6h 50m.

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