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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbftrain train 26
    2. Take the train from Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)train train 56
    3. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningentrain train
    6h 36m
    €84–169

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gießen to Dortmund central bus stationbus bus FlixBus N122 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Groningen central stationbus bus FlixBus 027
    7h 50m
    €39–58

  3. Drive  398.6 km

    1. Drive from Gießen to Groningencar car 398.6 km
    3h 59m
    €84–120

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Gießen to Dortmund central bus stationbus bus 037
    2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Enschedetrain train
    3. Take the train from Enschede to Zwolletrain train
    4. Take the train from Zwolle to Groningentrain train
    8h 20m
    €52–81

Gießen to Groningen by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration6h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket€84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 560.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 36m

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

You can take a train from Gießen Bahnhof to Groningen via Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf and Leer(Ostfriesl) in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gießen to Groningen central station via Dortmund central bus station in around 7h 50m.

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