There are 4 ways to get from Groningen to Papenburg by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Groningen Europapark to Leer(Ostfriesl)train 20106 / ...
2h 12m€10–28Bus, line 600 bus
- Take the bus from Groningen to Leer(Ostfriesl)bus 72006 / ...
- Take the bus from Leer(Ostfriesl) ZOB to Ppbg, Gasthauskanal/Wiek rebus 600
2h 52mDrive 71.8 km
- Drive from Groningen to Papenburgcar 71.8 km
52 min€13–19Train, line 600 bus
- Take the train from Groningen to Leer(Ostfriesl)train 20106 / ...
- Take the bus from Leer(Ostfriesl) ZOB to Papenburg, Hauptkanal lks 95bus 600
2h 43m
Groningen to Papenburg by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Groningen to Papenburg is to drive which costs €12 - €19 and takes 52 min.
The fastest way to get from Groningen to Papenburg is to drive which takes 52 min and costs €12 - €19.
No, there is no direct bus from Groningen to Papenburg. However, there are services departing from Groningen and arriving at Ppbg, Gasthauskanal/Wiek re via Leer(Ostfriesl) ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Papenburg. However, there are services departing from Groningen Europapark and arriving at Papenburg, Bahnhof via Leer(Ostfriesl). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
The distance between Groningen and Papenburg is 83 km. The road distance is 71.8 km.
The best way to get from Groningen to Papenburg without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs €10 - €29.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Groningen to Papenburg, including transfers.
Groningen to Papenburg bus services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.
Groningen to Papenburg train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen Europapark station.
The best way to get from Groningen to Papenburg is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs €10 - €29. Alternatively, you can bus and line 600 bus, which costs and takes 2h 52m.
What companies run services between Groningen, Netherlands and Papenburg, Germany?
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Groningen Europapark to Leer(Ostfriesl) every 2 hours. Tickets cost €7–16 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Arriva NL also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Groningen to Ppbg, Gasthauskanal/Wiek re via Leer(Ostfriesl) and Leer(Ostfriesl) ZOB in around 2h 52m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Groningen Europapark to Leer(Ostfriesl)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–16
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Groningen to Leer(Ostfriesl)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–17
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Bus from Groningen to Leer(Ostfriesl)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
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Groningen to Papenburg bus services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Leer(Ostfriesl) station.
Groningen to Papenburg train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Leer(Ostfriesl) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Groningen to Papenburg is 72 km. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Groningen to Papenburg.
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