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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Jena West to Göttingentrain train Re1
    2. Take the train from Göttingen to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain train 20 / ...
    3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Leer(Ostfriesl)train train 56
    8h 14m
    €118–362

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Jena bus station to Münster bus stopbus bus N69
    2. Take the bus from Münster bus stop to Groningen central stationbus bus FlixBus 027
    10h 45m
    €44–72

  3. Drive 534.4 km

    1. Drive from Jena to Groningencar car 534.4 km
    5h 5m
    €96–138

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Jena Saalbf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain train
    2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Goslartrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Goslar to Hannover Hbftrain train Re
    4. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Leer(Ostfriesl)train train 56
    5. Take the bus from Leer to Groningen, Hoofdstationbus bus 401
    11h 3m
    €146–434

Jena to Groningen by train

Calendar58Weekly Trains
Duration8h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket€118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 577 km
  • Duration: 8h 14m

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

You can take a train from Jena West to Groningen via Göttingen, Hannover Hauptbahnhof, Leer, and Winschoten in around 8h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jena bus station to Groningen central station via Münster bus stop in around 10h 45m.

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