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

The cheapest way to get from Groningen to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which costs €24 - €50 and takes 5h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Groningen to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Groningen and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Groningen station to Gelsenkirchen station. However, there are services departing from Groningen central station and arriving at Essen central train station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Groningen and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Gelsenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Groningen and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Leer(Ostfriesl). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Groningen to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Groningen and Gelsenkirchen is 293 km. The road distance is 231.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Groningen to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs €45 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Groningen to Gelsenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Groningen to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Groningen to Gelsenkirchen train from?

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

Train or bus from Groningen to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Groningen to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs €45 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €50 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Groningen to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

Groningen to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Groningen to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Groningen to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Leer(Ostfriesl) station.

Can I drive from Groningen to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Groningen to Gelsenkirchen is 231 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Groningen to Gelsenkirchen.

How do I get a train ticket from Groningen to Gelsenkirchen?

Book your Groningen to Gelsenkirchen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Groningen to Gelsenkirchen?

Book your Groningen to Gelsenkirchen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

There are 2001+ hotels available in Gelsenkirchen.

Groningen to Gelsenkirchen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Groningen to Leer(Ostfriesl)train 20106 / ...
2. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 35
4h 19m
€47–176
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Essen central train stationbus FlixBus 027
5h 15m
€25–48
Drive 231.1 km
1. Drive from Groningen to Gelsenkirchencar 231.1 km
2h 24m
€42–60
Train via Zwolle
1. Take the train from Groningen to Zwolletrain
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Enschedetrain
3. Take the train from Enschede to Dülmen, Bahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Dülmen, Bahnhof to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain Re2
4h 48m
€39–71

Groningen to Gelsenkirchen by train

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Distance: 292.7 km
Duration: 4h 19m

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

You can take a train from Groningen to Gelsenkirchen Hbf via Leer(Ostfriesl) in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Groningen central station to Essen central train station 3 times a week. Tickets cost €23–40 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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