There are 5 ways to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Groningen by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train via Rheine
best- Take the train from Holzwickede to Rheinetrain Re
- Take the train from Rheine to Hengelotrain
- Take the train from Hengelo to Zwolletrain
- Take the train from Zwolle to Groningentrain
5h 1mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Groningen central stationbus FlixBus 027
5h 17m€22–40Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Dortmund-DTM to Groningen233.5 km
2h 32mDrive 233.5 km
- Drive from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Groningencar 233.5 km
2h 32m€42–60Train
- Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Enschedetrain
- Take the train from Enschede to Zwolletrain
- Take the train from Zwolle to Groningentrain
5h 46m€51–84
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Groningen is to bus which costs €22 - €40 and takes 5h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Groningen is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Groningen station. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Airport and arriving at Groningen central station via Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Holzwickede and arriving at Groningen via Rheine, Hengelo and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Dortmund Airport (DTM) and Groningen is 313 km. The road distance is 233.5 km.
The best way to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Groningen without a car is to train via Rheine which takes 5h 1m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Groningen, including transfers.
Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Groningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dortmund central bus station.
Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Groningen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Holzwickede station.
The best way to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Groningen is to train via Rheine which takes 5h 1m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 5h 17m.
What companies run services between Dortmund Airport (DTM), Germany and Groningen, Netherlands?
You can take a bus from Dortmund Airport to Groningen via Holzwickede, Bahnhof, Holzwickede, Rheine, Hengelo, and Zwolle in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Groningen central station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €22–40 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Holzwickede to Rheine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- 0180 6 9 27 37 27
- [email protected]
- Website
- Eurobahn
Train from Rheine to Hengelo
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Eurobahn
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Rheine to Hengelo
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Rheine to Hengelo
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Zwolle to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–24
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Zwolle to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–24
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- Arriva NL
Train from Zwolle to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- €16–24
Train from Zwolle to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- €16–24
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Enschede
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Dortmund central bus station to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Dortmund-DTM to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Groningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Groningen central station.
Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Groningen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rheine station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Groningen is 234 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Groningen.
There are 477+ hotels available in Groningen.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dortmund Airport (DTM) and Groningen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




























