There are 7 ways to get from Darmstadt to Groningen by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Frankfurt
best- Take the train from Frankfurt to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78 / ...
- Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
- Take the train from Zwolle to Groningentrain
6h 28m€56–252Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Darmstadt central train station to Dortmund central bus stationbus N116
- Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Groningen central stationbus FlixBus 027
9h 10m€42–69Drive 477.8 km
- Drive from Darmstadt to Groningencar 477.8 km
4h 34m€86–125Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane FRA - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain
6h 26m€142–336Train
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Arnhem Centraaltrain Ice
- Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
- Take the train from Zwolle to Groningentrain
6h 43m€59–145Train via Dortmund
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Dortmund Hbftrain 47 / ...
- Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Enschedetrain
- Take the train from Enschede to Zwolletrain
- Take the train from Zwolle to Groningentrain
8h 28m€94–250Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
- Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
- Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
- Take the train from Zwolle to Groningentrain
6h 44m€129–270
Darmstadt to Groningen by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Darmstadt to Groningen is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 9h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Darmstadt to Groningen is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs €85 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Darmstadt station to Groningen station. However, there are services departing from Darmstadt central train station and arriving at Groningen central station via Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Darmstadt to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Groningen via Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Darmstadt and Groningen is 537 km. The road distance is 477.8 km.
The best way to get from Darmstadt to Groningen without a car is to train via Frankfurt which takes 6h 28m and costs €55 - €260.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Darmstadt to Groningen, including transfers.
Darmstadt to Groningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Darmstadt central train station.
Darmstadt to Groningen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.
The best way to get from Darmstadt to Groningen is to train via Frankfurt which takes 6h 28m and costs €55 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 9h 10m.
What companies run services between Darmstadt, Germany and Groningen, Netherlands?
You can take a bus from Darmstadt Luisenplatz to Groningen via Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Arnhem Centraal, and Zwolle in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Darmstadt central train station to Groningen central station via Dortmund central bus station in around 9h 10m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–480
Flights from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29–230
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Frankfurt to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–210
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Frankfurt to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €50–180
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–80
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Darmstadt central train station to Dortmund central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Dortmund central bus station to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Darmstadt to Groningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus station.
Darmstadt to Groningen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Darmstadt to Groningen is 478 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Darmstadt to Groningen.
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