What is the cheapest way to get from Groningen to France?

The cheapest way to get from Groningen to France is to bus via Amsterdam which costs €50 - €85 and takes 9h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Groningen to France?

The fastest way to get from Groningen to France is to train and fly which takes 5h 30m and costs €160 - €420.

Is there a direct bus between Groningen and France?

No, there is no direct bus from Groningen station to France. However, there are services departing from Groningen central station and arriving at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) via Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Groningen and France?

No, there is no direct train from Groningen to France. However, there are services departing from Groningen and arriving at Cité via Gouda, Rotterdam Centraal and Gare du Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

How far is it from Groningen to France?

The distance between Groningen and France is 695 km. The road distance is 652.1 km.

How do I travel from Groningen to France without a car?

The best way to get from Groningen to France without a car is to train via Rotterdam which takes 5h 57m and costs €160 - €290.

How long does it take to get from Groningen to France?

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Groningen to France, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Groningen to France bus from?

Groningen to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Groningen central station.

Where do I catch the Groningen to France train from?

Groningen to France train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.

Train or bus from Groningen to France?

The best way to get from Groningen to France is to train via Rotterdam which takes 5h 57m and costs €160 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus via Amsterdam, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 9h 58m.

Where does the Groningen to France bus arrive?

Groningen to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Groningen to France train arrive?

Groningen to France train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Gouda station.

Can I drive from Groningen to France?

Yes, the driving distance between Groningen to France is 652 km. It takes approximately 6h 55m to drive from Groningen to France.

Where can I stay near France?

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There are 11 ways to get from Groningen to France by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train via Rotterdam
best
1. Take the train from Groningen to Goudatrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
5h 57m
€160–283
Bus via Amsterdam
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N1386 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus X800 / ...
9h 58m
€52–85
Drive 652.1 km
1. Drive from Groningen to Pariscar 652.1 km
6h 55m
€118–170
Train, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane AMS - CDG
6h 1m
€156–385
Train
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
6h 16m
€167–306
Bus
1. Take the bus from Groningen to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 23m
€61–104
Train, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane AMS - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
5h 30m
€167–414
Train, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane AMS - NTE
6h 16m
€111–335
Train, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane AMS - BOD
6h 34m
€126–325
Train, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane AMS - LYS
6h 33m
€140–369
Train, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane AMS - TLS
6h 32m
€122–331

Groningen to France by train and subway

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5h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 694.9 km
Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Groningen, Netherlands and France?

You can take a train from Groningen to Cité via Gouda, Rotterdam Centraal, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Groningen central station to Châtelet via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Bercy in around 9h 58m.

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