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

The cheapest way to get from Groningen to Venlo is to bus which costs €28 - €45 and takes 6h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Groningen to Venlo is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Groningen and Venlo?

No, there is no direct bus from Groningen station to Venlo. However, there are services departing from Groningen central station and arriving at Venlo, Mgr. Nolensplein via Enschede and Nijmegen, Centraal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Groningen and Venlo?

No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Venlo. However, there are services departing from Groningen and arriving at Blerick via Zwolle and Nijmegen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Groningen to Venlo?

The distance between Groningen and Venlo is 256 km. The road distance is 246.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Groningen to Venlo without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs €30 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Groningen to Venlo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Groningen to Venlo bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Groningen to Venlo train from?

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

Train or bus from Groningen to Venlo?

The best way to get from Groningen to Venlo is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs €30 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €45 and takes 6h 39m.

Where does the Groningen to Venlo bus arrive?

Groningen to Venlo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Enschede station.

Where does the Groningen to Venlo train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Groningen to Venlo?

Yes, the driving distance between Groningen to Venlo is 246 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Groningen to Venlo.

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

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There are 3 ways to get from Groningen to Venlo by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Groningen to Zwolletrain
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Nijmegentrain
3. Take the train from Nijmegen to Blericktrain
3h 48m
€32–64
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Enschedebus
2. Take the bus from Enschede to Nijmegen Centraal Stationbus N81
3. Take the bus from Nijmegen, Centraal Station to Venlo, Mgr. Nolenspleinbus 383
6h 39m
€29–44
Drive 246.1 km
1. Drive from Groningen to Venlocar 246.1 km
3h 14m
€45–64

Groningen to Venlo by train

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Distance: 256.4 km
Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Groningen, Netherlands and Venlo, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Groningen to Blerick via Zwolle and Nijmegen in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Groningen central station to Venlo, Mgr. Nolensplein via Enschede, Nijmegen Centraal Station, and Nijmegen, Centraal Station in around 6h 39m.

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