There are 4 ways to get from Krefeld to Groningen by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 43N / ...
- Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
- Take the train from Zwolle to Groningentrain
4h 12m€33–132Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Düsseldorf Airport to Groningen central stationbus FlixBus 027
7h 20m€30–47Drive 262.7 km
- Drive from Krefeld to Groningencar 262.7 km
2h 41m€47–68Train via Kleve
- Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Kleve Bahnhoftrain
- Take the train from Nijmegen to Zwolletrain
- Take the train from Zwolle to Groningentrain
4h 48m€42–77
Krefeld to Groningen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Krefeld to Groningen is to bus which costs €29 - €50 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Krefeld to Groningen is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Krefeld to Groningen station. However, there are services departing from Meerbusch Osterath Bf and arriving at Groningen central station via Düsseldorf Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Krefeld to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Krefeld Hbf and arriving at Groningen via Duisburg Hbf, Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Krefeld and Groningen is 298 km. The road distance is 262.7 km.
The best way to get from Krefeld to Groningen without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs €30 - €140.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Krefeld to Groningen, including transfers.
Krefeld to Groningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Düsseldorf Airport station.
Krefeld to Groningen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Duisburg Hbf station.
The best way to get from Krefeld to Groningen is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs €30 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €50 and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Krefeld, Germany and Groningen, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Krefeld Hbf to Groningen via Duisburg Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, and Zwolle in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf Airport to Groningen central station 3 times a week. Tickets cost €24–40 and the journey takes 5h 15m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Duisburg Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–75
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 6078 966930
- [email protected]
- Website
- VIAS Rail GmbH
Train from Duisburg Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €34
- Schedules at
- VIAS Rail GmbH
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Duisburg Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–23
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Zwolle to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–24
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Nijmegen to Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Zwolle to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–24
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- Arriva NL
Train from Zwolle to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- €16–24
Train from Zwolle to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- €16–24
- Phone
- 0203 6688 9477
- [email protected]
- Website
- RheinRuhrBahn
Train from Krefeld Hbf to Kleve Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- RheinRuhrBahn
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Krefeld Hbf to Kleve Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Düsseldorf Airport to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Krefeld to Groningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Groningen central station.
Krefeld to Groningen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Krefeld to Groningen is 263 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Krefeld to Groningen.
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