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

The cheapest way to get from Groningen to Jena is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 10h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Groningen to Jena is to drive which takes 5h 8m and costs €95 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Groningen and Jena?

No, there is no direct bus from Groningen station to Jena station. However, there are services departing from Groningen central station and arriving at Jena bus station via Münster bus stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Groningen and Jena?

No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Jena. However, there are services departing from Groningen and arriving at Jena West via Leer(Ostfriesl), Hannover Hauptbahnhof and Göttingen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.

How far is it from Groningen to Jena?

The distance between Groningen and Jena is 574 km. The road distance is 536.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Groningen to Jena without a car is to train via Hanover which takes 8h 3m and costs €85 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Groningen to Jena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Groningen to Jena bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Groningen to Jena train from?

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

Train or bus from Groningen to Jena?

The best way to get from Groningen to Jena is to train via Hanover which takes 8h 3m and costs €85 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 10h 30m.

Where does the Groningen to Jena bus arrive?

Groningen to Jena bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Münster bus stop station.

Where does the Groningen to Jena train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Groningen to Jena?

Yes, the driving distance between Groningen to Jena is 536 km. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Groningen to Jena.

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

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

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

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

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

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Train via Hanover
best
1. Take the train from Groningen to Leer(Ostfriesl)train
2. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 56
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Göttingentrain 25 / ...
4. Take the train from Göttingen to Jena Westtrain Re1
8h 3m
€89–301
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Münster bus stopbus FlixBus 027
2. Take the bus from Münster bus stop to Jena bus stationbus N69
10h 30m
€46–75
Drive 536.3 km
1. Drive from Groningen to Jenacar 536.3 km
5h 8m
€97–139
Train
1. Take the train from Groningen to Leer(Ostfriesl)train
2. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain 56
3. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Jena Paradiestrain Rb
9h 7m
€102–396

Groningen to Jena by train

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Distance: 573.6 km
Duration: 8h 3m

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

You can take a train from Groningen to Jena West via Leer(Ostfriesl), Hannover Hauptbahnhof, and Göttingen in around 8h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Groningen central station to Jena bus station via Münster bus stop in around 10h 30m.

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