There are 4 ways to get from Groningen to Xanten by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Groningen to Zwolletrain
- Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Weseltrain Re
4h 24m€45–66Train via Kleve Bahnhof
cheapest- Take the train from Groningen to Zwolletrain Sprinter / ...
- Take the train from Zwolle to Nijmegentrain Intercity
5h 2m€29–57Bus
- Take the bus from Groningen central station to Enschedebus
- Take the bus from Enschede to Arnhem Central Stationbus N81
- Take the bus from Arnhem Centraal to Weselbus
6h 41mDrive 205.2 km
- Drive from Groningen to Xantencar 205.2 km
2h 55m€43–62
Groningen to Xanten by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Groningen to Xanten is to train via Kleve Bahnhof which costs €28 - €60 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Groningen to Xanten is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Groningen station to Xanten. However, there are services departing from Groningen central station and arriving at Xanten Gymnasium via Enschede, Arnhem Centraal and Wesel Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Xanten. However, there are services departing from Groningen and arriving at Wesel via Zwolle and Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Groningen and Xanten is 261 km. The road distance is 205.2 km.
The best way to get from Groningen to Xanten without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs €45 - €70.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Groningen to Xanten, including transfers.
Groningen to Xanten bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Groningen central station.
Groningen to Xanten train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.
The best way to get from Groningen to Xanten is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs €45 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 41m.
What companies run services between Groningen, Netherlands and Xanten, Germany?
You can take a train from Groningen to Xanten Gymnasium via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal, Wesel, and Wesel Bahnhof in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Groningen central station to Xanten Gymnasium via Enschede, Arnhem Central Station, Arnhem Centraal, Wesel, and Wesel Bahnhof in around 6h 41m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Groningen to Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–21
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Groningen to Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–21
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Zwolle to Nijmegen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–19
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- Arriva NL
Train from Groningen to Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- €16–24
Train from Groningen to Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- €16–24
- Phone
- +49 6078 966930
- [email protected]
- Website
- VIAS Rail GmbH
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Wesel
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €22
- Schedules at
- VIAS Rail GmbH
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Groningen central station to Enschede
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Enschede to Arnhem Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +49 6078 966930
- [email protected]
- Website
- VIAS Rail GmbH
Bus from Arnhem Centraal to Wesel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- VIAS Rail GmbH
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Booking & Getting There
Groningen to Xanten bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Enschede station.
Groningen to Xanten train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Zwolle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Groningen to Xanten is 205 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Groningen to Xanten.
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