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How to get fromDortmund to Groningenby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Dortmund to Groningen by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Groningen central stationbus bus FlixBus 027
    3h 55m
    €21–35

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain train 43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Leer(Ostfriesl)train train 35
    3. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningentrain train
    4h 26m
    €41–90

  3. Drive  243.5 km

    1. Drive from Dortmund to Groningencar car 243.5 km
    2h 39m
    €45–64

  4. Train via Zwolle

    1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Enschedetrain train
    2. Take the train from Enschede to Zwolletrain train
    3. Take the train from Zwolle to Groningentrain train
    4h 39m
    €33–52

Dortmund to Groningen by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration3h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket€21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 263 km
  • Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Dortmund, Germany and Groningen, Netherlands?

FlixBus operates a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Groningen central station 3 times a week. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Groningen via Münster Hauptbahnhof and Leer(Ostfriesl) in around 4h 26m.

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